Category Archives: Recipes

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
 
Sunday, July 6th, 2008

In the Closet

RECIPE: Fried Portuguese Sardines with Harissa Tomato Sauce

scroll down for these “straight from the pantry” recipes… Provençal Anchovy Bath for Baguette and Crudités White Bean Velouté with Herbs de Provence Oil Fried Portuguese Sardines with Harissa Tomato Sauce When I was a little girl, I lived in … Continue reading …

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Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Buckwheat Bronco

RECIPE: Crêpe Batter

Basic Crêpe Batter Brie Crêp-o-dilla with Avocado Crème Fraîche and Watermelon Salsa Crêpe Salad Bowl with Cassis Mixed Greens and Warm Goat Cheese Crêpe Monsieur As you know, my mother and my grandmother and toute la famille are French. As … Continue reading …

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