French – Peaches to Apples

Raoul’s

By: tkonter July 2, 2021July 1, 2021

French, New York, Restaurants/BarsFrenchLeave a Comment

Fun French in Soho

Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce

By: tkonter April 23, 2021April 21, 2021

Cooking, Mains, Recipe IndexFrench, PorkLeave a Comment

French, fast

French Mustard Chicken (Slow Cooker)

By: tkonter June 29, 2020June 26, 2020

Cooking, Mains, Recipe IndexChicken, Crock Pot, French, One-Pan, Slow CookerLeave a Comment

Why the slow cooker is a valuable summer tool

Book Review: The Paris Hours

By: tkonter June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

Book Reviews, Food for ThoughtFiction, FrenchLeave a Comment

One day in the City of Lights

French Onion Soup

By: tkonter April 1, 2020March 31, 2020

Cooking, Recipe Index, Salads/SoupsFrench, SoupLeave a Comment

Soupe à l’onion is a fancy way of saying French onion soup

PSA: Tumbleweed and Dandelion

By: tkonter May 8, 2019May 7, 2019

Bits & Bites, California, PSAsDecor, French, Home Decor, StoresLeave a Comment

Antiques on Abbot Kinney

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

By: tkonter March 19, 2014October 8, 2014

Cooking, Mains, Recipe Indexcasse, Chicken, Continental, FrenchLeave a Comment

Since we went out on Friday night and were waking up very early (7:30 AM) on Sunday to start watching/celebrating the half marathon, Albert and I decided to make Saturday night date night. We lined up some quality tv programming and I cooked a meal. Albert can be tough to cook for. I wouldn’t exactly call him…

Crème Fraîche Pasta

By: tkonter January 6, 2014December 6, 2014

Cooking, Recipe Index, SidesFrench, Original Recipes, PastaLeave a Comment

The first time I had crème fraîche was while I was living in France. Actually, that’s the only time I have ever had it because they don’t really make it here in the US. Sure, restaurants dollop some cream over berries and say it’s crème fraîche, but it’s not the same. In France, the texture…

Prosciutto, Brie, and Apple Sandwiches

By: tkonter July 19, 2013December 6, 2014

Cooking, Mains, Recipe IndexFrench, Original Recipes, Potluck, SandwichesLeave a Comment

I had a nice bottle of champagne on hand and was determined to use it for mimosas on the roof this past weekend so I invited Beth over for a Saturday brunch. I couldn’t just serve mimosas – that’s just not the kind of hostess I am – so I prepared two summer salads. The…

Balthazar

By: tkonter February 19, 2013October 15, 2014

French, New York, Restaurants/BarsBrunch, FrenchLeave a Comment

If you ask just about any New Yorker what’s on their brunch bucket list, the name Balthazar will likely pop up. On any given weekend, the line is out the door. Even on a freezing Sunday like we just had, the wait was over an hour. This French bistro is as close to Paris as…