Category Archives: Recipes

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Peace o’ Pizza

RECIPE: Pizza Marianne

I do believe I have a split personality. But don’t worry, it’s not schizophrenia. Nor is it my fault! The simple truth is that one half of me, my mom’s half, is French. The other half, naturally my dad’s, is … Continue reading …

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Categories: Bread & Butter, Eat, Recipes, Tarts, Quiches, Pizzas, Vegetarian

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

The Wheel of Fortune

RECIPE: Wagon Wheels with Sauce Roquefort

Volkswagen tells us: On the road of life, there are passengers and there are drivers. And yes, some drivers are wanted: wanted for rear-ending me in the parking lot! As my VW Jetta whispered to me on Friday, some drivers … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Easy, Eat, Main Courses, Recipes, Sides, Starches, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

The Ink Pot

RECIPE: Pâtes Chanel

Many years ago, my father travelled to London—to the new Globe Theater. He came back with a gift; a beautiful Venetian glass pen, and a pot of obsidian ink—thick and black and enveloping of everything in its path. I know, … Continue reading …

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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Cold Child in the City

RECIPE: Tuna Carpaccio with Ratatouille Vinaigrette

Last night I bought myself a hot, sizzling romantic novel—or, as close to one as I’ll ever come. You wouldn’t know it from the 90 degree New York heat, but summer’s lease expires in just a few short weeks, and … Continue reading …

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Categories: Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Eat, Fish, Individual, Main Courses, Recipes

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

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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Sunday, July 13th, 2008

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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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

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