“Sharp knife equals less tears.” Alain Ducasse. As the world cries with France we all need some comfort so I…
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Best Birthday Cake Recipe
When you realize that someone special is entering his 80th year on this planet and has never had a birthday party…
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Filet Mignon and Roasted Root Vegetable Anniversary Salad Recipe
An easy way to hold a dinner party and not have the stress of doing all the cooking for a…
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La Cote Basque – 3 generations in the kitchen
I was sorting through photographs last night and came across this of Jean Jacques, Didier and the kids, three generations…
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Rachou/Bastianich – Chefs of the Future?
A couple of weeks ago we entertained Ethan Bastianich (youngest son of Joe Bastianich) – or rather this ten year…
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Thanksgiving Confit Turkey with Clam and Sausage Stuffing – by Todd English
Today’s post is a long one – you have been warned! But then it’s also the first of a series…
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Alain Ducasse – Sharpen you knives
Alain Ducasse bought my father-in-law’s restaurant La Côte Basque and turned it into Benoit, a Parisienne bistro in mid-town Manhattan….
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Chef Alice Waters – Made in America
“Why can’t you be a normal mummy?” I often get this from my children – usually when I go overboard…
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