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What happens when the Dad next door meets Julia Child

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The Tarragon Paragon

Having a little more time available than usual, I decided to try and conquer my fears and attempt to roast a chicken again. "Poulet...

A glazed look.

As I made the creamed onions a couple of days ago I faced a dilemma -- how many to cook. One of the challenges Julia poses for me from...

Ramekin is not a Star Wars character.

Ooof! I've learned another wonderful way to cook oeufs! Oeufs en Cocotte (Eggs Baked in Ramekins) are amazing!! Poached eggs have...

Polly want a cracker?

Today was a little chilly, I had the day off, and my 3-year-old granddaughter (Eloise) came for a visit. All that made this the perfect...

Drawing a blanc.

Start with the hardest recipe first, right? That seems to be the way my brain has worked as I've been going through my adventure of...

What, no recipe?

This was a milestone -- good or bad. I think good. I'm calling this "Dijon a la Creme" (Creamy Mustard Sauce) but I'm guessing at the...

A Blanc Stare

These little white onions may be petite but Petits Oignons a la Creme (Creamed Onions) sure to pack a lot of flavor inside of them. This...

Christmas 2019 - A Season For Enablers

This post isn't exactly about food, but then again it is all about food. First of all, Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you and your...

Choux de Bruxelles again? Yep!

I dare you, actually I double-dog dare you, to take a look at that photo and tell me that you can't wait to eat some brussel sprouts! ...

Pommes pommes are not for cheerleaders.

In the mood for a side dish that's not heavy with butter and/or cream? Pommes De Terre A L'Huile (French Potato Salad -- sliced potatoes...

A nativity side dish?

Heading into the Christmas season I thought I'd come across a "Nativity" recipe and then realized it said "Navets Persilles" (Parslied...

Tomatoes - stuffing isn’t just for turkey!

Somehow calling a dish "Tomatoes Stuffed with Bread Crumbs, Herbs, and Garlic" just doesn't sound anywhere near as tasty as calling it...

I'm stuffed!

Being a recovering Californian who now lives in Pennsylvania Dutch country, we've learned that the bread mixture that goes into a turkey...

The Supremes are back!

The Supremes have made some really great music but "Supremes de Volaile aux Champignons" (Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream) made...

Enriching Your Day

I was in the mood for a hot breakfast and hadn't made any Oeufs Brouilles for awhile so I decided to try one of Julia's variations on the...

Thanksgiving is About Gratintude

Even if I didn't learn anything else from Julia I would be grateful for the wonderful new "Gratin de Pommes" (Scalloped Potato) recipes...

Less Smoke, More Flavor

After feeling somewhat defeated with my smokey experience making Sauce Creme for my cauliflower the other night, I decided to make a...

Ahhhhh, what a nice aroma!

Let me start off by reminding you that I've always said I don't have very good skills when it comes to photographing the things I've...

The Cream of the Crop

We love cauliflower and I was looking for a simple recipe so I could prepare it together with a potato side dish and chicken main dish --...

Squirrel brains?

Can't get your kids to eat cauliflower? I bet you've never served it to them this way! Besides, don't tell them they are eating...

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