Avignon is a charming little town in the south of France. At one point, it was an important place to be, as the Pope resided here. Now, it’s a town with cobblestone streets and quaint cafes.
Home-cooked Gourmet Meal in Paris
July 6th, 2010 § 1
On our last night in Europe, we turned our Paris apartment into a gourmet restaurant and made a four-course meal for six people.
First course: Soupe à L’Oignon (French Onion Soup)
Caramelized onions swim in a twist on the traditional poule-au-pot soup, with swiss cheese on the bottom, and parmesan cheese and soaked bread on top.
Second course: Salade de Trinité (Trinity Salad)
Good things come in threes, and everything about this salad is good. Smoked salmon sits atop a bed of zucchini, corn, and onions, that can be enjoyed with three different yet harmonious sauces: teriyaki, garlic and mayo, and pineapple sauce with a kick.
Third course: Magret de Canard aux Pommes Rissolées (Duck Breast with Golden Potatoes)
Orange-infused duck breast with a sizzling crisp skin is bathed in a Bordeaux wine reduction with raisins and caramelized onions. On the side, golden potatoes in herbes de Provence.
Fourth course: Fraises au Chocolat et Truffes (Chocolate-covered strawberries and Truffles)
Orange-dark chocolate covered strawberries alongside raspberry-mint truffles dusted in cocoa.
The starters were enjoyed with a Gewurtzraminer from Isreal, while the main was accompanied by a rich red from Catalan, and dessert was served with a young Riesling. The entire meal was enjoyed with rays from the setting sun streaming in the large open windows of the salon of our Paris apartment with views of the Eiffel Tower.
Eating Europe: Narbonne, France
June 9th, 2010 § 0
Although I can’t review all the places I eat at in Europe, that doesn’t mean I can’t post tantalizing photos! That is what the “Eating Europe” posts will feature: food from different cities that I eat at! I’ve already reviewed Taller de Tapas of Barcelona, today’s post features our dinner in Narbonne, where our waiter did not speak a word of English.
