Author: maisonyvonnemarie
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Artichoke Tapenade
Travel inspires culinary creativity and invites a little piece of a foreign culture to our palates. With our upcoming summer holiday to Provence, I was encouraged to lean into a dish which originated from that region.
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Beauty of Simplicity
French class was always my favorite in high school, which probably comes as no surprise given, I studied abroad in France and eventually became a French teacher. While I loved the language, I also really appreciated my teacher…and her wardrobe. On those beautiful spring days, she had a dress that I can only recall because…
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Gnocchi – A Chameleon of Dishes
Whether it be the season or the craving of a specific flavor, gnocchi are like a chameleon in that it changes with how it’s dressed up. For this reason (and its fluffy, pillow-like nature), it’s a dish I gravitate towards when seeking a bit of indulgence. I find the process of rolling each little dumpling…
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Salty, Sweet, and Crunchy
While I love a decadent appetizer, some of my favorite Friday afternoon happy hours take a simplified approach, while still maintaining that elevated element. After all, it’s more about the company and conversation, but still appreciating the beauty of food and its organic ability to bring people together.
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Tarte Courgette
Appealing to the eyes and palate, a tarte courgette, or zucchini tart, is light and delicate. Only requiring a few ingredients, the crust is very quick to whip together, and like with anything, quality over quantity.
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One French Skirt, Endless Options
As a young girl, I would stand in front of my grandmother’s French styled-vanity, fascinated by her vintage hand-mirrors, preferred jewelry, and bottle of signature perfume, all of which laid on the white embroidered cloth lining the dresser. Her closet nearby, my eyes poured over her dresses that were thoughtfully chosen and worn with a…
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Caprese Puff Pastry Bites
My daughter’s most requested summer dish is Caprese salad, so we eat copious amounts of it for one quarter of the year. She loves the delicateness of mozzarella, combined with the sweetness of fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil. It’s extra special when we drizzle a little balsamic glaze on top. I put a spin on…
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Lemon and Pea Pesto Bites
It’s another dish where the options are endless, can be made year-round, and the inspiration is found in the seasons. In this case, spring calls for a light and bright approach with a combination of vibrant lemons, fresh basil, sweet peas and the perfect amount of nutty Parmesan.
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Crème Fraîche and Chive Omelette
Not only does this simple and effortless dish act as a blank canvas for its endless opportunities of flavor profiles, but can be served for any meal of the day.
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Mini Hot Cross Buns
It had only been a couple of months since we’d trekked to the other side of the world and were settling into our new home in Australia. Easter was upon as and it would also be our first holiday away from home. I was still climbing the learning curve of navigating grocery stores, bakeries, coffee…
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