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Oeufs en cocotte

Oeufs en cocotte, or eggs in a cocoon, is a quintessential French dish that sounds really intimidating to make, but it’s actually not. For this version, I made a shallot and leek base, sautéd some spinach to put on top, … Continue reading

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My Very First Cheese Soufflé

I made my first cheese soufflé a couple weeks ago. I guess I feel the same way about it that people do about their firstborns. Except that unlike most people with firstborns, I forgot to tell you about it for … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This Dimanche comes to you a little late because I just spent half the day trying to teach myself how … Continue reading

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French Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au yaourt)

Yogurt cake, or “gâteau au yaourt,” is a recipe that every French person has in their back pocket. Talk to someone from France about the cake and they’ll probably tell you a story about how they watched one of their … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This week was one of those weeks that feels like a lot happened, but then you realize that not a … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. It’s officially spring in St. Louis and I’m SO happy about it. I’m still recovering from my sports injury a … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. I have this thing where I never remember Jewish holidays. The only reason I knew it was Passover this week … Continue reading

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Le Gibassier

When I lived in France, I never saw gibassier at the bakery. It’s probably because I lived in northern France near Paris. Gibassier, or a buttery breakfast bread made with orange and anise, is more common in southern France near … Continue reading

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Crêpes with Citrus Honey Ricotta Filling

Crêpes are an art. I’ve tried to master it over the years and I’d like to think that I’ve gotten better, but they take practice and patience. I’m good at practicing but I’m terrible at being patient. Still, the crêpes … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. January is my least favorite month. It’s cold, the weather is unpredictable (at least in St. Louis), and so there … Continue reading

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