Author Archives: oneexpatslife

tuna-packed piquillo peppers

Posted on 19/09/2013 by oneexpatslife

Finding piquillo peppers around these parts was easy. Finding unstuffed piquillo peppers was not so easy. In the end I had to buy some which had already been stuffed with cheese, empty the filling out of a few, and repacked … Continue reading →

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veal chops and forgotten rosemary butter

Posted on 13/09/2013 by oneexpatslife

I find that my sickbed traditions have changed very little over the years. When I was a kid, being sick meant a few days in bed followed by a day of recovery on the sofa. Camomile tea with honey and … Continue reading →

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nicoise pizza

Posted on 06/09/2013 by oneexpatslife

Well, since I skipped the main ingredient, I couldn’t very well call it Fresh Tuna, Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza, now could I? Here’s the thing, I do my best to pay attention to where my food is coming from and … Continue reading →

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floating islands

Posted on 30/08/2013 by oneexpatslife

This week we made schmancy restaurant food over at French Fridays with Dorie. Namely, Floating Islands. Or, as it was called at the schmancy French restaurant where I first tried it, Isles Flotant. The isles in this recipe are meringue … Continue reading →

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roasted corn on the cob

Posted on 23/08/2013 by oneexpatslife

What!? That was my reaction after reading this week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe, Boulevard Raspail Corn on the Cob. Because, with all due respect to Dorie and her produce lady at the Boulevard Raspail market, who the heck wants … Continue reading →

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let’s make up

Posted on 16/08/2013 by oneexpatslife

Where the heck have I been? Seriously, I want to know. 2013 seems to be flying by me in a high-speed blur. All I remember is that there an awful lot of nights spent in hotels, home cooked meals have … Continue reading →

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berry clafoutis

Posted on 12/07/2013 by oneexpatslife

Considering how often I’ve eaten this week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe, Cherry Clafoutis, it’s rather a wonder that I’ve never made it before myself. This dessert was quite the hit in my family some years ago and was made … Continue reading →

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wheat berry and tuna salad

Posted on 05/07/2013 by oneexpatslife

Ahh, the daily commute. I’ve heard of some pretty unbelievable ones. In comparison, mine is just not that bad. But that doesn’t stop me from complaining about it. What confounds me is that my drive to work is usually pretty … Continue reading →

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I so(cca) wanted to like this one

Posted on 28/06/2013 by oneexpatslife

I have often speculated that certain foods belong to a specific place or time. Try to reproduce them out of that place or time and you are only inviting failure. I have to say that Socca, this week’s French Fridays … Continue reading →

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breton strawberry shortcake

Posted on 20/06/2013 by oneexpatslife

I have a love-hate relationship with German Sundays. On the one hand, I love the fact that all of the shops are closed and one is rather forced to take the day off and relax. Seriously, you couldn’t run errands … Continue reading →

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