Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Stew

Summer ended so abruptly this year that it felt like a rude visitor rushing out without saying a proper goodbye.  It didn’t help that we went on vacation quite late, meaning that by the time we got back it was already the first day of September and my kiddo was...
Sweet Potato Rosemary Chips

Sweet Potato Rosemary Chips

I’m not big on kitchen gadgets these days. There was a time in my life when I was more enamored with them than I am now, and ironically that was also a time when I cooked much less. I was probably frustrated and taking it out on my pocketbook by splurging now and...
Merguez Potato Hash with Baked Eggs

Merguez Potato Hash with Baked Eggs

Last week we had that rare event in Paris, a heat wave! After months of relatively cool weather, which is much more our speed, we have been hit with roaring heat and for once I’ve been happy to be inside an (air-conditioned) office all day long! Thankfully the weather...
Slow Cooker Lamb Tajine

Slow Cooker Lamb Tajine

I often get asked about how to find grass-fed meat here in France, usually by expats who have lost their nutritional bearings when moving countries. There’s really no easy answer since organic does not at all guarantee that your meat will be exclusively...
Potato and Sausage Hash

Potato and Sausage Hash

After having been away for a few weekends and working full-time in between, I was really excited to finally get some time at home last weekend. Now don’t get me wrong; I of course love traveling but I also find it unsettling not being able to spend any time in...