Tag Archives: Mediterranean

The Spice of Life

As an adult, I’ve always looked for variety in the food I eat; bored by the “Wednesday meatloaf” of childhood, I first found interest and inspiration in the ethnic foods of the U.S.   Travel broadened my food horizons in both … Continue reading

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Les Bouchots

Jade and I pined for fresh fish and seafood when in the States.  I particularly missed fresh oysters (Gillardeau and Tarbouriech) and fresh mussels(Bouchots).  These smaller, delicate mussels are perfect with a variety of sauces.  Today I decided to go … Continue reading

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Wild Mediterranean Oysters with Lime Mayonnaise

Last night I had a hard time getting to sleep.  Something kept saying, “Hello! Fish!”  I think my body was rebelling against the hearty, meaty diet I sustained in Alsace.  In any case, it was a day to make a visit to … Continue reading

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Moules Mediterranee

Before we found the townhouse here in Sens we were house hunting in Brittany.  We booked a hotel in the walled city of St. Malo for 2 weeks, thinking that we would also take in the regional sights, vacationing a … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Lamb Chops

I went to the discount bin again at Carrefour and found 2 packages of lamb chops for the price of one!   I’m always so pleased 🙂 Mediterranean Lamb Chops 8 lamb chops 1 1/2  tbsp butter Salt and pepper … Continue reading

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