Category Archives: French food

Gratin Un-Dauphinois (Lactose-free)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

The weather turns cold and a young girl’s fancy turns to gratin. Even the cat “occupies” his own bed in this weather, showing solidarity or simply hogging the heater? Theories can be found here. But back to the gratin. I … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Puff Pastry

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Here are some of the miraculous things you can make with what we call “puff pastry” and the French call feuilletée — or leaves or layers of pastry — which frankly is a lot more similar to what this pastry … Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the Gourmet Ghetto

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Before Chez Panisse, when I was a little girl, there were places in our North Berkeley neighborhood such as Lenny the Butcher (see my last post), Pig-by-the-Tail Charcuterie, which sold the most amazing cookies (in addition to the French-style cold … Continue reading →

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La Petite Rive apres Noel

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

How lovely is this? Mendocino Coast in the mist. I’m not going to get in the habit of photographing food that I haven’t prepared myself, but I had to make an exception for our Boxing Day dinner at La Petite … Continue reading →

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