I'm so honored that so many people are reading and responding to my adventures. Here are a few words about keeping in touch.
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There are very few things on my Never Again list. For example, I’ll never eat a caterpillar off a tree (age 1). I’ll never pee my pants in class (4th grade). I’ll never pull out in to traffic without checking my blind spot (age 17). Today, I had the opportunity to add another thing to the list.
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I’ve made hollandaise sauce before and it seemed so easy. I remembered what my grandmother told me: never overheat the sauce or it will turn into scrambled eggs. So why is it when I’m preparing the same sauce for my Troncons de Colin Poches (poached hake steaks), the hollandaise refuses to cooperate?
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You can hardly come to France and not have a croissant. In fact, I think it’s illegal to leave the country without trying one. I was so excited to learn how to prepare these wonderfully flakey, butter pastries prized by many Parisians. But my first experience was rather disappointing.
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This article is rated B for bunny. If you’re fond of bunnies or have a delicate stomach, I’d advise skipping this entry.
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