With its creamy cheese, world-renowned wines, classic cooking techniques, and rich culinary history, it's hard not to love the fabulous country that is France. Know someone who longs to live near the Louvre? Take her there with a bag of imported
fleur de sel and a block of
foie gras.
If you're
thinking of forgoing turkey this
Thanksgiving, you might opt for this opulent
French dish, which stars
duck and citrus instead. Do you know what it's called?
This week, the country's running wild with wine tasting events. Even if there isn't one listed below that you can attend, chances are that this week there's a wine celebration going on near you, as the third Thursday of each November marks the yearly release of
Beaujolais nouveau. Stock up on cases to pair with your upcoming
Thanksgiving dinner, because as soon as the bottles sell out, they're gone for good.
Fashion designer
Erin Fetherston has partnered with
LU Biscuits, the chic French cookie company, to create a limited-edition packaging. Her designs, which were released during
Spring 2009 Fashion Week are whimsical and girlie.
While I'm a huge fan of LU — who doesn't love the crisp, buttery cookie topped with a layer of chocolate?
I've always been a complete novice to the category of spirits known as
aperitifs. These old-school standbys — which include
liqueurs, dry
champagne, and fortified wines — rose to fame in Europe in the 1800s, and have remained popular ever since.
When I received a bottle of
Dubonnet (
$11.99), I decided to begin my aperitif studies.
Last week, I wanted to see how much you knew about
classic chicken dishes. Here's a bonus round: The chicken in this entrée is pounded thin and then either sautéed or grilled (as seen below). Do you know what the name of the dish is?
Eating this uncomplicated, vegetarian meal is like taking a trip to the French countryside. With its crisp potatoes and oozing egg, this salad is simple, elegant, and pure deliciousness. Feel free to substitute your favorite green for the frisée.
French women have long been admired for their ability to eat the rich, high-calorie foods of their cuisine without becoming overweight. They have inspired
diet tips and
books. This moderate food culture might have more to do with the government than we thought because the French Parliament seems to be legislating the two extremes of current weight issues.
If you have
pork tenderloin on hand, this recipe takes just around half an hour. The dish is inspired by the rustic elegance of French country fare. The household condiment mustard is used to make a crust that seals in the pork's flavorful juices.
Can you guess the name of this flambéed French dessert?
