When in Dijon, Buy Fancy Mustard
January 14, 2013
When in Italy, buy shoes. When in Mexico, buy tequila. When in Dijon, go straight to The Maille Mustard Shop
When in Italy, buy shoes. When in Mexico, buy tequila. When in Dijon, go straight to The Maille Mustard Shop
You learn a great deal about the culture of food in an open market, it’s both social and commercial. Les
The making of foie gras is a simple, though messy process. The fattened liver is soft and breaks apart easily,
This holiday season we made a pilgrimage to France, for a taste of Burgundy. It was a journey home for the Chef
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the food fanatic in your life, look no further. ‘Cocotte’ is the French
When faced with the task of cutting liters of cherry or grape tomatoes in half, it pays to have a time saving
Poulet Sauté Chasseur, or Hunter’s Chicken, crisp sauteed chicken served with a hearty sauce made with tomatoes, mushrooms a splash of white wine and brandy, flavoured with tarragon. A French classic, with a modern twist.
The warm flavours of saffron, rosemary, garlic and paprika harmonize in rib-sticking batch of Chicken Paella. Straight from the fields of the Valencia region of Spain, workers would gather around the fire,wooden spoon in hand, and eat directly from the pan. This is a meal for the masses.
As the harvest moon rises and sets on this part of the world, we took a little early morning stroll through Ottawa’s Byward Market for a visual tour of the fall harvest.
Rosemary Apple Glazed Chicken with Dried Cranberries and Bacon Polenta. Perfect on a dark & stormy early autumn evening, as temperatures drop and comfort food comes to mind.
A strong honey with a slightly bitter aftertaste and hints of leather and spice, Chestnut Honey is a new addition in the Gypsy Pantry. I would classify it as a savory honey, and as I understand it, each jar has it’s own characteristics.
Easter at Chez Gypsy, by Chef B: green salad topped with seared duck breast, truffled potatoes & mushrooms, sometimes it’s the simplest of meals that make the most memorable moments.
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