Fresh Homemade Cherry Crumble Have you noticed that the cherry season has been longer than usual this year?  It’s fine by me because cherries are my current favorite fruit.  I often joke that I can eat my body weight in cherries each season, and this year I may have actually done it.  One week I got so overzealous about cherries that I bought them at 3 stores in a row.  Now I had a problem, I really could not eat all of these by myself, so I decided to make Homemade Cherry Crumble.  This way, I could tuck several servings of the uncooked crumble into the freezer to ..read more

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me where they should eat in Paris, I would be able to buy you ALL a meal at a Parisian Cafe! This is such a hard question for me to answer. In a city where amazing food abounds, substandard fare is served in equal amounts. So, while asking where a good place to eat in Paris seems like a simple question, truly it is not. Sure, I know some great places, the haunts I rely on, day in and day out when in the city, but are my go-to establishments worth a cab ride across 8 arrondissements? Probably not. Unless of course, you are seeking a Michelin res ..read more

Peaches and Cream, 2 simple recipes to keep your summer sweet! When I have a houseful of friends and family during the summer months, I always want to make things that are simple, can be made ahead of time, and are major crowd-pleasers. I hit the nail on the head with my Peach Cobbler and Vanilla Ice Cream! They were both devoured. In my humble opinion, Peach Cobbler can stand on its own and this one is no exception. It’s hard to believe that you can have all this sweet, tart, buttery, crunch goodness all in a 9×13! The peaches are juicy and the crumbly topping eats more like a cookie than a ..read more

Copper Pot Love I love copper pots! My first copper purchase was almost 20 years ago. I settled on a gorgeous Bain Marie and carried it back from Paris on my lap. I’ve been collecting these precious pots ever since. I’m convinced that if my copper pots could talk, they would tell quite a colorful and tasty story! Copper pots are an investment in time and money so it helps to know a few things before making that first purchase. Copper will be lined with stainless steel or tin. Both tin and stainless-lined copper pots must be hand-washed and polished occasionally to refresh the beautiful fini ..read more

Chocolate Raspberry Tart Chocolate Raspberry Tart Berry season is in full swing and I can’t seem to get raspberries off of my mind. So plump, tart and flavorful, raspberries add wonderful texture, and acidy to all kinds of fresh foods. One of my favorite ways to eat raspberries is by tossing a handful on my lunchtime salad. The color alone is a mood lifter but if that’s not enough, raspberries are packed with vitamin C, and have both cancer, and age fighting properties, including a large amount of fiber. These babies are good for you! Recently, I was invited to be the private chef for a small ..read more

Parmesan Crusted Carrot Fries Don’t you love side dishes so taste tempting they can double as an appetizer? Look at these Parmesan Crusted Carrot Fries, so crispy and full of flavor, they are wonderful alongside chicken or served as a snack with a glass of wine. Parmesan Crusted Carrot Fries To make these delectable bites, cut carrots into matchsticks and toss with olive oil. Once coated, dust them with a combination of seasoning and parmesan cheese. Place the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast to perfection. The seasoning and parmesan mixture balances the natural sweetness ..read more

Lemon Pound Cake Recipe I love a good old-fashioned cake recipe, don’t you? I was visiting with travelers on my recent trip to Paris and confessed that I did not have a great lemon cake recipe. I have tried many times to create a recipe, but each time they sink in the center. Sinking cakes can be caused by a variety of reasons and the acid in the lemon juice does not help matters. That’s when Denise piped up and said that her Lemon Pound Cake always got rave reviews! She was kind enough to share a copy of her recipe with me. As much as I adore recipes from our mother’s generation, I did not ..read more

Fig and Goat Cheese Palmier Recipe I’m super excited to share this mouthwatering appetizer with you today. I served Fig and Goat Cheese Palmier at my launch party in March and they were such an incredible hit, that I wanted to share the recipe with you today. To make these crisp sweet and savory treats, begin with puff pastry. Roll the puff pastry out using a rolling pin to eliminate any creases in the dough and to form a rectangle. Next, spread fig jam or butter all over the puff pastry rectangle in a thin layer. I got mine at Trader Joe’s. Sprinkle on the goat cheese. Blue cheese is als ..read more

On March 14th, I hosted a Launch party to celebrate a New Chapter at A Taste of Paris. Of course, as subscribers, you were all invited to join the fun. And what fun we had!! It’s hard to believe that 3 weeks have passed. It’s been an absolute whirlwind at my desk! I can’t wait to tell you all about the festivities and what has been happening since. What were we celebrating? The launch of my brand-new website that was many months in the making. It’s like a grown-up version of what I had before, click over to see the new digs. I’m especially proud of the Trip Gallery Photos, all those smiling ..read more

Tomato Basil Soup Recipe It seems that spring came a bit earlier than I expected, what about you? I love making soups and for me, something light and easy like Tomato Basil Soup is the ideal choice for dinner anytime, as long as the outside temperatures don’t reach the 100-degree mark! The best way to eat this satisfying soup with a chunk of fresh bread and butter, with a side salad or of course the quintessential favorite, grilled cheese. Humm that gives me an idea for a future post-3 Cheese Grilled Cheese, now, that’s a family favorite for sure! I categorize Tomato Basil Soup as a Go-To re ..read more