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Wednesday February 29 2012

A Street Food Revolution

This post promises to be the first of many on the street food phenomena sweeping North America. I believe street food is no longer a trend but a fundamental shift in the way we will eat in the coming years. Street food is already consumed by 2.5 billion people every day. There are 20,000 street food vendors in Bangkok alone! Read more

Wednesday February 22 2012

My Provencal Truffle Omelette

In Provence, omelettes are a traditional way to enjoy truffles, which I shared in my last blog post. I recently made my own omelette using the truffles I purchased at the auction benefiting the restoration of the Saint Denis painting in Richerenches’ church. Read more

Wednesday February 15 2012

Crêpes: Sweet & Savoury + Video

I enjoy celebrating many culinary traditions, and Shrove Tuesday (this coming Tuesday) is certainly a family favourite! This year, I was thinking it would be great to celebrate with crêpes, pancakes, and all things French cuisine.  Read more

Thursday February 9 2012

Swan Oyster Depot

Opened in 1912, the Swan Oyster Depot in San Francisco is a must-go dining experience – I visit them for my seafood fix whenever I am in the area! Their incredibly fresh seafood and basic but delicious sauces are worth the 1.5-hour wait (there are only 20 seats or so in the tiny place!). Read more

Wednesday February 1 2012

Truffle Mass: a Ceremony, Auction & Lunch

Each year in the walled medieval village of Richerenches, the third Sunday in January is the time of a very special Mass: the Truffle Mass, which is devoted to Saint Antoine, the patron saint of truffle growers. The event is highly anticipated, and lunch is always sold out. Read more