Jan 6th, 2010 by haveninparis
Text by Tory Hoen
I spent Christmas of 2008 in Paris, strolling along the glittering boulevards, ducking in and out of specialty shops, sampling seasonal foods, and fueling myself with vin chaud. It was utterly magical, and while there’s no substitute for a real Christmas in France, Rosa Jackson and Paule Caillat managed to re-create the culinary splendor for a lucky few this December when they crossed the Atlantic to host a 2-day workshop at the Culinary Loft in New York.
Photos: Foodnetwork.com and Deliciousdays.com
The two sessions (“Christmas in Provence” and “Christmas in Paris”) entailed the preparation—and enthusiastic consumption—of a variety of traditional holiday foods from these two parts of France. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Provence workshop, where I learned how to knead, whisk and poach like a pro, all while enjoying the company of the group—replete with Francophiles and gourmands—that turned out for the workshop.
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Tags: aioli, chocolate mousse, culinary loft, culinary loft soho, edible adventures, lemon tart, olive oil, paule caillat, pissaladiere, Promenades Gourmandes, promenades gourmandes paris, Rosa Jackson, rosa jackson market tours, tory hoen
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Dec 20th, 2009 by haveninparis
Photos: epiceriedecharles.fr and recette.cuisine.notrefamille.com
Text by Simone Blaser
This Christmas, we’re indulging in a holiday treat that is both delicious and oh-so-French: the marron glacé. That’s code for glazed chestnuts—gooey nuggets of pure holiday joy. When done wrong, they are overpoweringly saccharine; but at their best, they have a nutty and subtle sweetness so delicate and modest, it’s no wonder they gained popularity in Louis XIV’s court at Versailles. Continue Reading »
Tags: chestnuts, christmas foods, holiday recipes, macarons, marrons galces, Pierre Hermé
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Dec 5th, 2009 by haveninparis
Text by Geneviève Sandifer. Images courtesy of Miss Lunch.
Supperclubs are nothing new. Whether the recent popularity they’re enjoying first started in London or Manhattan — where the hook was exclusivity and bragging rights about ‘discovering’ underground chefs in their lairs — or in the impossibly small kitchens of aspiring Brooklyn chefs and foodies is anyone’s guess.
What is certain, though, is that the move from chefs’ tables to chefs’ kitchens did not pass Paris by unnoticed. In many ways, the model is better suited to French dinner-party habits than it is to the fickle attention spans of New Yorkers, and it has enjoyed a fair amount of low-key success notably among foodie expats.
HiP Paris recently received an email from a certain Miss Lunch — a chef, artist, teacher, writer with a passion for incorporating her rich heritage into delicious, alternative culinary experiences. Trained at the Beaux Arts and a Paris resident for 15 years, she dabbles in art, cooking classes, cookbook writing and … semi-public dinner parties. Continue Reading »
Tags: Chard and Cheese Recipe, Cooking on a boat, Foodie Events Paris, Lunch in the Loft, Miss Lunch Paris, Supperclubs Paris, Underground Dining Paris
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Dec 1st, 2009 by haveninparis
Macarons with sprinkles. Photo: Miss Wadever Blog
Text by Tory Hoen
Lazy? Have a sweet tooth? Have we got the job for you! Our friend Rosa Jackson (of Edible Adventures) is working on her second cookbook, Les Meilleurs Desserts des Paresseuses (“Lazy Women’s Best Desserts”). From now until mid-February, Rosa will be testing recipes to include in the book, and she is accepting ideas from lazy people far and wide.
The main idea? “Easy, fast recipes for lazy people who want to impress without breaking a sweat.” Most of the recipes will be variations on traditional French desserts, but Rosa will also include some Italian and Anglo-inspired dishes (and a few organic options for the health-conscious). Continue Reading »
Tags: Cooking, Dessert, edible adventures, Les Meilleurs Desserts des Paresseuses, paris, Rosa Jackson, tory hoen
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Nov 14th, 2009 by haveninparis
Text by Tory Hoen
Our friend Clotilde Dusoulier (of Chocolate and Zucchini) has helped to edit the English version of Ginette Mathiot’s classic french cookbook, Je Sais Cuisiner. This book is the bible of French cooking and can be found in just about every French kitchen (Fanny Farmer or The Joy of Cooking would be the American equivalents). When I spoke to Clotilde last spring, she was wrapping up the project, and this Tuesday, November 17, at 7pm, she will be at WH Smith to publicize the book—on shelves now in France and the United States. The event will also mark the 6th anniversary of Chocolate and Zucchini, Clotilde’s wildly successful food blog that put her on the map as one of today’s best culinary bloggers. Continue Reading »
Tags: chocolate and zucchini, clotilde dusoulier, French Cooking, french cuisine, Ginette Mathiot, I Know How To Cook, Je Sais Cuisiner, tory hoen, WH Smith, WH Smith Paris
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Oct 29th, 2009 by haveninparis
With Halloween rapidly approaching, our friend Marjorie Taylor’s recipe for Pumpkin Spice Bread is exactly what we’re craving. Her website, The Cook’s Atelier, is full of great food and cooking ideas…
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by Marjorie Taylor
The last days of summer flew by in a flash for me and it seems that by the time I finally caught my breath, we were already in the beginning of autumn. The leaves are changing, there is a crispness to the air and you can smell the smoke from the neighbor’s fireplace. The markets are giving way to the last little bit of summer produce and are beginning to reflect the season with a showing of heirloom apples, sweet pears, Cinderella pumpkins, quince and wild mushrooms. Continue Reading »
Tags: beaune, cook's atelier burgundy, edna lewis, marjorie taylor, pumpkin spice bread, renee's garden, the cook's atelier
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Oct 25th, 2009 by haveninparis
Marjorie Taylor is the proprietor and cook in The Cook’s Atelier, which she started in order to explore French regional culinary traditions and promote local artisans and sustainable farmers. A long-time member of Chef’s Collaborative and Slow Food, she is inspired by farmers’ markets, small artisan food producers, eating locally and entertaining at home. Marjorie offers English language cooking classes and market tours in her lovely location in Beaune, (Burgundy) France.
She will also organize private classes and tours anywhere in France. Her blog focuses on real food that is fresh, local and sustainable and combines her interest in food, photography, travel and appreciating the little details in life.
Below, she writes about her visit to the Fall market in Beaune, Burgundy and the resulting classic French apple tart recipe she baked.
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Tags: apple tart, beaune, beaune market, burgundy, chef's collaborative, cook's atelier france, cooking classes france, france recipes, marjorie taylor, paris recipes, slow food, the cook's atelier
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Oct 1st, 2009 by haveninparis
Guest blogger Rosa Jackson (one of our favorite France-based foodies and author of Edible Adventures) shares some insight into the art of the mirabelle–in season right now!
Photo: RosaJackson.com
Text by Rosa Jackson
When summer decides that it’s over in the south of France, it doesn’t fool around. For a few days last week, it was as if someone with a wicked sense of humor was aiming a giant fire hose at the city of Nice. Local artist Sylvie T.’s mother, who delights in chatting with passers-by in front of her Old Town gallery, put it more poetically. “In Nice it doesn’t rain; it’s the sun that’s crying.” Continue Reading »
Tags: edible adventures, jean-charles rochoux, le gaigne, mirabelle, mirabelles, paule caillat, rene of anjou, Rosa Jackson
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Aug 12th, 2009 by haveninparis
Photo courtesy of rkhooks.net
Text by Tory Hoen
The markets of Paris are bursting with fresh produce, but who wants to spend August slaving over a hot stove? Food creative Rachel Khoo has come to our rescue with a chilled soup that is perfect for a simple summer meal.
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Tags: chilled soup, cooking in paris, cucumber mint soup, cucumber soup, paris summer recipes, Rachel Khoo, summer recipes, summer soups
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Aug 5th, 2009 by haveninparis
All Photos courtesy of www.rkhooks.net and www.rachelkhoo.com
Text by Tory Hoen
Rachel Khoo, one of our favorite Paris foodies, has been cooking up a storm all summer, jetting (or EuroStar-ing) between Paris and London to bring her unique brand of “creative cookery” to hungry crowds on both sides of the Channel. In May, she had the opportunity to cook for a super-secret-underground concert by Beirut, one of the most innovative and fun bands around today. Beirut always puts on a good show, and Rachel never fails in the kitchen, so we couldn’t wait to hear what she cooked up for this event. Continue Reading »
Tags: cooking paris, culinary paris, food in paris, paris summer recipe, Rachel Khoo, summer recipes
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