Author Archives: Julie at Kitchen
Preparing for Paris
Only five days to go before we leave for Paris. FIVE days! While there is still so much to do before next Monday lots has already been accomplished for our upcoming adventure. We have made restaurant reservations, made lists of … Continue reading
Dungeness Crab Salad with Avocado, Roasted Beets, Crème Fraîche and Lime
Two weekends ago I was invited out for dinner at a friend’s house. This may not sound like a big deal but I very, very rarely get invited out for dinner at someone’s home. I used to wonder if this … Continue reading
Spring Pea Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto and Basil Oil
A sunny, cloudy Sunday at the end of April. I have a list of things to do a mile long. In fact, I have several lists. But today I will put these ever present, ever growing lists on the far end … Continue reading
Preserved Meyer Lemons
I’m sorry that it has been a bit quiet around here. With our culinary tour to Paris just six weeks away we have been busy putting together itineraries, and welcome packages and taking care of the many details that need … Continue reading
Canarino Tea
Today may be the first day of spring but from the weather outside you might not know it. The day started with a ferocious downpour of rain. In the late morning there was a burst of sunshine that lasted until … Continue reading
Nutmeg Scented French Puffs
I arrived home three weeks ago today but my heart and mind are still very much in La Belle France. The transition back to my real life has been a little less smooth than I would have liked but luckily … Continue reading
Braised Baby Artichokes with Garlic, Lemon, Mint and Parsley
I can’t believe I arrived home from my trip over a week ago, it already seems like a distant dream… Thankfully I am finally over the dreaded jet lag and am feeling very much my old self again. It is … Continue reading
Goodbye Villefranche sur Mer
It is 5 am and I have been up for hours. I am catching up on emails and sorting through photos and making cookie dough so that I will be able to bake off some cookies for our reading time … Continue reading