Thursday, June 27, 2013

Fat & funny fast food


Eh oui, this is what the kid's prefer. Fast food, nuggets & french fries (why french?). I cannot help thinking of my dear daughter who loves cooking but to eating ... Already  in the beginning I decided that it was better to eat something than ... So here we are, they prefer fast food dishes to mum's homemade, Eh oui! I hope and I suppose that things will change when time is ready. Like it did for me. Of course It's very frustrating to enjoy a good balanced and homecooked meal when the little ones prefer frozen nuggets or a Cordon Bleu, (now that's a fancy name for a simple dish!). Yesterday I tried to get her to eat som cheese (French tradition to have some cheese before dessert), and I got her a bag of babybels. In the bag there was a little toy. She accepted the toy but the cheese? No. Same for the dessert. I propose fresh fruits (mango, apricot's, passion fruits ...). - Mum, can we have an ice cream? Zen. My best recipe is to stay zen.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Cold Stuffed Peppers


This cold summer starter, is very easy to make and highly appreciated. Just get some colourful peppers from the market (or imported!) and fill them up with a homemade (or ready made!), taboulé. On the top sprinkle some fresh cheese cubes (like boursin, feta or goat). Garnish with fresh herbs and a tomate cap. That's all folks.

Still Life


A picture is worth a thousand words. When we are fortunate enough to be surronded by creative friends ("foodies"),  we can come along beutiful table settings like this one ... On top of that we mix different food cultures as scandinavian, armenian, arab, french, romanian, british ... You name it! All this  love for food mixed and laid out to be enjoyed in good company. I do care a lot for the presentation part and I really think that it brings even more pleasure to the actual dish. I also think that the seasons and the traditions gives us a big palette for joy and hapiness within the family or close circle of friends. Cherish these moments.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Summer Menu in a Green Garden


  1. Pink Champagne with strawberries & Fougasse
  2. Cold Shrimp Salad prepared with a lavender and apple cider vinegar
  3. Marinated Chicken legs in lemon, coriander & honey 
  4. Watermelon with mint & raspberries  
I propose to you a glass of Pink Champagne with strawberries, with the main course Chablis and water! For a starter I got some"Fougasse" this lovely garnished bread reminding me of holidays in the south. Different versoins this one with blue cheese and lardons, tastes best when it's slightly warmed up. Loads of olives, cocktail tomatoes, hoummos with toasted bread and what ever else you fancy! The first plate to be served is a cold shrimp salad prepared with a lavender and apple cider vinegar, fresh dill and salt & pepper. Let it chill out in the fridge for at least 1-2 h before serving. For a main course I have marinated chicken legs in lemon, coriander, honey and some organic oliv oil. Served with eggplant and potatoes grilled in the oven together with garlic, dried herbs and oliv oil. After a long rich supper in a warm evening simply serving a watermelon in the end, why not with mint, lemon or raspberries whatever works at the moment.
Bon appétit!

Sunday, June 9, 2013

The original French Chocolate Mousse

This is the one and only simple and tasty French Chocolate Mousse! My french husband got the recipe from his mum ... oh a secret!? Or maybe not but so, so simple so right ... How? Separate 5 eggs, youlks from the whites & mix the first part with melted chocolate (a whole tablet of chocolate, good quality!!) just add a hint of cooffe and a little butter mix gently with the whipped eggs whites and pour into ceramic jars. Put in the fridge to cool off, for a couple of hours. Enjoy, why not with a slice of strawberry or a leaf of fresh garden basil. See you soon, bon appetit!