Tag Archives: wine

Attitude Readjustment

Posted on April 27, 2020 by cookinginsens

Having lost our joy because we realized that we are probably not going to France this autumn because 1) we might be barred from France, because we’d be coming from a country with the most lackadaisical, irresponsible and dangerous response … Continue reading →

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Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon: Chez Guy

Posted on May 19, 2014 by cookinginsens

No one wanted to cook this Sunday.  We had the barbecue craving because the sun was shining again and the temperature was just right.  Still, wanting to eat barbecue and make barbecue are two different things.  Nothing for it but to go … Continue reading →

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Troyes

Posted on May 18, 2014 by cookinginsens

I could have wept!  Yesterday was Saturday and Tonio, Chantal and I planned to visit M. Parret at his rehabilitation center in Troyes, cruise the town and have lunch.  In anticipation of this, I set my camera on automatic and prepared … Continue reading →

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Sunday Chez Guy and the Salon du Chocolat

Posted on March 31, 2014 by cookinginsens

Guy has opened his restaurant for Sunday lunches.  Yay!  He has also put tables outside for those who like to take advantage of the beautiful spring time weather we are having. Sunday lunch is a good excuse, if one is … Continue reading →

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Oysters Gillardeau

Posted on October 30, 2013 by cookinginsens

L’Ambiance des Halles, the fishmonger advertised a variety of newly arrived gourmet oysters so Jade and I thought we might as well get them while the getting was good!  We drafted M. Parret and his daughter-in-law, Selene, to accompany us … Continue reading →

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Pork Roasted with Apples, Pears and Parsnips

Posted on October 28, 2013 by cookinginsens

The new French Saveurs magazine has some delicious recipes this month inspired, as always,  by the season and what’s available in the market.  I chose to make the pork roast with apples, pears and parsnips to share with M. Parret, Thierry, … Continue reading →

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Canard Sauvage

Posted on October 7, 2013 by cookinginsens

I think the French could take lessons from the Americans on how to verbally abuse others who have been rude or are acting in an uncivilized manner.  While we were at the train station in Strasbourg, my husband needed to … Continue reading →

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Grazing

Posted on July 13, 2013 by cookinginsens

While we were at the machine getting money, we saw M. Parret and continued on to the cafe for a coffee.  Tomorrow, the 14th, is Bastille Day, the National Day of France.  We’re both cooking and eating together, so we … Continue reading →

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En Balade: Au Tournedos

Posted on July 4, 2013 by cookinginsens

When we lived in Niger, we joined a riding club organized by expatriate French police and firemen.  This was a wild group of horse fanatics who just loved to take the horses “en balade” which began with  a 5-6 hour … Continue reading →

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Poulet Roti

Posted on June 30, 2013 by cookinginsens

On Saturday, Le Parret and Les Mullallys put together an impromptu lunch for six of rotisserie chicken from the Brest chicken man and more potatoes from the Parret garden.  I love these kind of affairs when unexpected guests arrive and … Continue reading →

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