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What happens when the Dad next door meets Julia Child

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The pot is leeking!

This Potage Parmentier was actually the first course of a complete dinner that I prepared, but I've decided to write about each piece...

It's all Greek to me!

What to make when I have a bowl full of sweet green and red peppers and I've already used some previously to make ratatouille? Lucky for...

Even Julia needed a break once in a while!

I sometimes wonder if Julia Child ever ate anything other than French cuisine. She lived in France for many years and loved the food,...

What's Up Doc?

These glazed carrots were actually made as the vegetable side dish to accompany the Boeuf Bourguignon and were quite tasty and easy to...

Franco-American Relations

I thought I'd briefly share this to show that French and Americans really can get along beautifully. In the past, when I've made an...

Julia wasn't a gardener.

In her book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," Julia often calls for using fresh herbs. So far, I've had several recipes which have...

Carrots fit for a hotel lobby!

I thought a concierge was that guy who gives great recommendations and advice down in the hotel lobby? "Carrotes A La Concierge"...

Fast Eggs Benedict -- Sort Of

Breakfast again! Since the previous version of hollandaise sauce and Eggs Benedict had turned out so well, I decided to try making it...

Scrambling to Make an Omelette

Can't decide whether you want scrambled eggs (Oeufs Brouilles) or an omelette (L'Omelette Roulee)? Lucky for us, Julia has a solution --...

Vampire Repellent

These garlic mashed potatoes are an exceptional dish if you're concerned with an invasion of vampires. Keeping in mind that I doubled...

Orange You Glad I Made This?

There is the old saying, "Life's short, eat dessert first." This is a dessert that you could use and not feel too guilty about since...

Home for the Hollandaise

This one was all about conquering my fears. I love Eggs Benedict and it is one of my favorite things to order when going to a restaurant...

Learning to Play the Mandolin

Elizabeth has officially become an enabler. First she gave me my very own copy of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and now...she...

Poachers Beware!

I don't know about you, but poached eggs are actually one of my favorite ways to eat eggs. At the same time, poaching them can be a bit...

Check This Out -- Not!

This post isn't exactly about cooking but it is all about cooking! After watching "Julie and Julia" and and setting off on this this...

Are egg shells the same as fiber?

I've noticed one thing in common about all the famous TV chefs -- Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby Flay, Julia Child, Graham Kerr, Anne...

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