Le Coucou is a French restaurant in New York designed by Roman and Williams that is très popular. Now the chic design duo have renovated an actual French restaurant in Paris called La Rotonde de la Muette. Located in the 16th arrondissement, La Rotonde has been around for years but has new elegant interiors and
It seemed like everyone on Instagram ate at the very chic new restaurant Loulou during Paris Fashion Week. The team behind Monsieur Bleu in the Palais de Tokyo is behind this new venture located in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs that also has a terrasse along the picturesque Jardins des Tuileries. Chic French designer Joseph
The concept of the modern restaurant—private tables, dedicated servers, a selection of finely cooked cuisine—was invented in Paris when chefs formerly employed in aristocratic kitchens were left jobless after the French Revolution: They opened public eating places to use their skills. Though the fledgling institutions quickly became popular, the business was also very competitive, and
With its soft, buttery crumb, this classic French cake is similar to a giant shortbread, though moister and more tender. Its hidden prune filling is traditional, although you can use other dried fruit, such as apricot, instead. In France you sometimes even see bakers sandwiching melted chocolate or caramel between the layers. This keeps well
I know its not France but….according to Habitually Chic one of the best places you can visit in Milan is Pasticceria Marchesi who just opened during fashion week but has actually been around since 1824. The historic Milanese pastry shop was recently bought by Prada and in addition to the original landmark location at Via Santa
Love this recipe from Sharon Santoni – My French Country Blog I feel like eating this post full of plum delights! Enjoy! Best Meredith If I had to pick one dessert that epitomises French family cooking it would probably be the fruit tart … OK the crème caramel is a classic too, but whatever …. today
I couldn’t help but share this fabulous cooking article from NZ Woman’s Weekly. This truly was a fabulous evening, sharing delicious food prepared by my good friend Julie le Clerc. Certainly some fabulous recipes to try! Enjoy Meredith x Cold winter nightmare the perfect time to invite friends over to enjoy warm food and company.
The Australian culinary writer and masterful entertainer shares her secrets for the perfect dinner party. Words by Dijana Kumurdian. A love of French culture led Jane Webster to a life of simple flavours and foreign customs. After their first trip to France, Webster and her husband, Peter, returned year after year, eventually buying a chateau
This just might be the king of all cakes.The cake is associated with the festival of Epiphany and takes its name from the biblical three kings. In France, it is celebrated in the month of January and ornately decorated galettes filled with almond cream are sold everywhere. A trinket or bean is baked inside the
There is something so incredibly satisfying about a vegetable tian. Finely sliced rounds of potatoes, tomatoes and zucchini are arranged like colorful, fallen dominos and roasted to perfection. But not only is this dish beautifully rustic, the flavors are vibrant and savory. Honestly, I’ve been known to eat the entire thing – fresh out the