Author Archives: Kerry

All That Glitters

RECIPE: Macarons

Legend has it that there is a lost city of gold and treasure that stands proudly closeted behind a green-vine curtain in the misty jungles of South America. Legend has it wrong. As it happens the lost city of El … Continue reading

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Big, & Easy

RECIPE: Beignets with Lavender Sugar and Apricot Sauce

Dear Révolutionnaires, you have voted, and the winner of French Revolution’s July poll is… cajun/creole cuisine! Although I spent a good part of my life growing up in Florida, where you can buy Jambalaya rice for a matter of dimes … Continue reading

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Bag(uette) Lady

RECIPE: Paul’s Savoreux: Salami and Cornichon with Dijon Butter

scroll down for the following baguette sandwich recipes (inspired by Paul)… Le Sesame Camembert Le Savoreux Mozzarella and Tomato with Basil Pistou and Fried Capers on Olive Bread To me, it is absolutely not a coincidence that Gaul decided to … Continue reading

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You Say You Want a Revolution: Adieu Florent

Chers Révolutionnaries, I apologize for the delay with these editions. I have been in Paris, garnering from hither and thither all sorts of ideas for more recipes for you. Please, accept my apology. Here is the promised Bastille Day post…stay … Continue reading

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La Bastille 2008

If I’m going to have a blog called French Revolution, then I absolutely positively must take this opportunity to say happy quatorze to you. I hope you spend the day very…Frenchly. Bisous, Kerry p.s. Check back for a post on … Continue reading

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Champignon, Champion

RECIPE: Mushroom Velouté

scroll down for these mushroom recipes… Stuffed Mushrooms with Baguette, Boursin, and Mint Mushroom Velouté with Truffle Oil Champignon and Fontina Brioche
Mushroom Fricassee *bonus basic* This weekend, Mr. English finds himself otherwise engaged, away on another one of those bizarre British … Continue reading

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Borough Man

RECIPE: Brindisa Knock-Off Chorizo Sandwiches

A review of Brindisa chorizo sausage sandwich specialist at Borough Market, London For those of us who are hungry, a city, like London, can be a labyrinth with no helpful Ariandne’s string to point out the right gastronomic direction. It … Continue reading

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Categories: Bread & Butter, Eat, London, Recipes, Sandwiches, Voyages