I was surprised to learn at the Camus Cognac House that the French are rather tepid … Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sassRead more
France
Learning to blend Cognac at Camus
“You cannot make a mistake,” Frederic Dezauzier assured my small group as we filed into a … Learning to blend Cognac at CamusRead more
Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de Ré
Sea salt may be hot, but it’s hardly new. Since the 12th century, the “sauniers” on … Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de RéRead more
French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruits
During a recent visit to Île de Ré and Île d’Aix, the unspoiled islands off the … French chefs, Spanish ham & summer fruitsRead more
Three (delicious) flavors of ‘bistro’ in Montreal
Our latest book, Food Lovers’ Guide to Montreal, is finally hitting the bookstores in the U.S. … Three (delicious) flavors of ‘bistro’ in MontrealRead more
The company you keep
We’re already looking forward to reading Paris to the Past: Traveling through French History by Train, … The company you keepRead more
Cooking with Comté
If you’ve ever eaten a croque monsieur in a cafe anywhere in France (my absolute favorite … Cooking with ComtéRead more
Burgundy eggs in red wine sauce
Of all the wonderful food in Burgundy, I have a special soft spot for the bistro … Burgundy eggs in red wine sauceRead more
The tang of Burgundy’s other signature taste
You literally walk on wine in Beaune, the center of Burgundy’s wine trade, because the town … The tang of Burgundy’s other signature tasteRead more
Black pepper, red wine, and strawberries
The conjunction of strawberry season with this series of blogs about French cooking takes us back … Black pepper, red wine, and strawberriesRead more