Category: Movable Feast
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Floating Islands, a French Dessert
When I first came to France, the first dessert I had at my mother-in-law’s was Îles Flottantes—Floating Islands. I had never heard of it, nor had I ever tasted it, but I enjoyed every bite. My mother-in-law made it often, but…
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Grocery Shopping in Normandy, Plus Recipes
Every region in France has its food specialties In Provence, you’ll find goat cheese, rosé wine, bouillabaisse, tomatoes, melons, and olives. In Normandy, it’s oysters, Calvados, apples, cream, carrots, cider, and so much more. This morning, at the weekly outdoor…
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Walking the Sand Dunes in Normandy
Yann’s mother has called Normandy her home for several years now. She moved there from Brittany, a region where she grew up, but ultimately left behind due to her age and not having any family nearby. She made the move…
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Looking for a Recipe
Tell me in the comment section, please, a new favorite stand by recipe. A bowl of cereal, take out, nor something out of the freezer counts because I know those tricks. What is your go to when there is nothing…
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Gâteau des Rois, King’s Cake
. The Gâteau des Rois – King’s Cake. Recipe: 4 cups of grounded almonds and/or hazelnuts, or a mixture of both,2 cups of sugar, Some melted butter to make the almond mixture thick yet creamy. A drop or two of…
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Nutty Buddies a Healthy Snack
Like usual, when I step into the kitchen, there’s no plan. No list, no recipe. When I go to the grocery store, I don’t have anything specific in mind—I just buy what catches my eye, what feels right for the…