There are times when the simplest of meals can be the most satisfying as well as the most delicious. One such meal is good ol’ fashioned pot roast… and that for several reasons. First of all, there is nothing more fragrant than a beautiful piece of chuck roasting to fork-tender perfection. Secondly, the left-overs are […]
World War II had engulfed Europe, reaching all the way to Rick Blaine’s Cafe Americaine in French-held Morocco. The Nazis had overrun France and were heading into its unoccupied possessions in Africa with many people trying to escape by way of Casablanca. Casablanca, a cinematic masterpiece that has stood the test of time, is not only […]
Normandy is a region rich in gastronomic tradition. Its coastline stretches nearly 360 miles from the town of Dieppe to the majestic Mont St. Michel. The sea provides a rich harvest for the fisherman who earn their living along this bountiful coast. Fish and seafood are of superior quality in Normandy and superb seafood […]
Christmas Dinner December 25, 2009 2:00 PM Appetizers Prosciutto, Pesto & Fontina Palmiers – Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut – Main Course Smoked Pork Loin with Spiced Apple Compote Gingered Sweet Potatoes Creamed Brussels Sprouts with Pearl Onions & Crisped Pancetta – Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages – Dessert Buche de Noel ***** The final Christmas dinner of […]
Deciding on an appetizer for an event, whether it be a large group of people or a small intimate gathering, can sometimes be a daunting challenge, especially if the fridge is already bursting at the seams laden with fare to feed a hungry group of diners at the table. We recently encountered such a situation. […]
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