Basil Pesto {Vegan} When the temperature dropped this weekend in Paris, I got a bee in my bonnet to cook all weekend long. I had recently eaten at one of my favorite spots in Paris, Cafe Pinson, with my dear friend Flo, and I was suddenly inspired to duplicate the dish…roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips, […]
Thyme for Gold | Favorites N.1 A few of my favorite things of the moment… that inspire me, make my day better and touch my senses. Cook, watch, try, use, smell, listen, do, visit…and let me know what tickles your fancy 😉 Vegetarian Barley Risotto from Ottolenghi Francis Mallmann’s Table Insta-Thyme with Local Milk The […]
Cauliflower & Tomato Quinoa Salad While spending some much needed downtime in Burgundy over the holidays, I managed to bring some staples from Paris to cook with the delicious produce we were able to find in the small villages close to Chiddes. A more plant-based diet means that when traveling, getting my hands on quinoa […]
ZUPPA DI RIBOLLITA | A Tuscan Stew {V} Fall and winter are perfect seasons for hearty stew and a perfect time to try to make Zuppa di Ribollita, a Tuscan Stew. Literally meaning re-boiled, this is a great dish to make all year long and it can also be easily re-heated and taken for lunch. […]
MAPLE & LEMON PEAR COMPOTE | V, GF, RSF Almost every year, in an effort to begin the new year in as “zen” a state as possible, Marc and I often rent a house in the middle of the countryside. This year, we chose Burgundy, an area which neither of us had ever visited. From […]
QUINOA CHOCOLATE BARK {V & GF} With Christmas around the corner, Quinoa Chocolate Bark is a deliciously simple recipe to make either as a dessert, or a gift for loved ones. Plus, it can be made both vegan and gluten-free. I love this recipe because it’s super easy to make and the quinoa acts as […]
CLASSIC HOT TODDY Change of seasons also means change of temperature. Here in Paris it dropped 10 degrees overnight and the rains have come 🙁 And when the weather changes, we also run the risk of getting sick more easily. Here’s one of my favorites during the cold fall and winter months: the Classic Hot […]
INDIAN RICE PUDDING {V, GF, RSF} Marc and I recently made sushi and as we were leaving for California the following week, we were on a mission to use everything in the fridge and pantry. So what to do with leftover sushi rice? Indian Rice Pudding, of course, Riz au Lait in France or Kheer […]
FALL VEGETABLE & CHARD TACOS {V & GF} On a recent trip to Deauville last weekend, we stumbled on a lovely gentleman selling mini vegetables! Two of my favorite things! Eggplants of all shapes and colors, dark red, red, orange, yellow and green bell peppers and even fresh paprika, which I had never seen! It’s […]
GINGER ROOT JUICE For the last year, juicing has become a daily ritual for us. And with the changing seasons, especially in Paris where it tends to get cooler in October and November, there is often the desire to “bulk up” on seasonal fruits and vegetables. This juice is a bit of let’s use what’s […]
