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Spreadable bunny?
So I know it's not very chic to eat minced liver meat and fat these days, but sometimes I miss pâté terribly. I'm afraid to confess my favorite variety has always been pâté du lapin: Rabbit pâté. I love pork, chicken, and duck pâtés, but really, there's nothing like spreadable bunny. Sorry--it's true. It's salty, chunky and so tasty.
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Europeans do it better: Asparagus
In Germany , asparagus, or the “vegetable of princes” is celebrated with a kind of unparalleled fanaticism. Cabbage may have fed the masses through cold German winters, but asparagus marks the coming of spring and summer. From April to late June there are asparagus festivals, contests and towns whose livelihoods depend on “Spargel-zeit,” asparagus time. Right now, throughout Germany entire menus are based around the hand-picked stalks. Soups, side dishes, pizza, salads, omelettes, with sauces, without sauces. You name it, it’s got asparagus in it. Read More »
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Dining al fresco for dummies
Read More »With longer days and summer approaching, there’s nothing that I miss more than Europe ’s sprawling terraces and outdoor cafes. While in Spain last year, I experienced their “terraza culture” which, if you’re not familiar is a fanaticism for outdoor bar and dining terraces. Madrid ’s become famous for these spaces, perched atop buildings in the downtown area. While we may not have the table-lined streets of Paris or the terrazas of Spain , we do have tables, we do have food and we can bring them both outside.
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Europeans do it better: 4 gifts for Francophile moms
Ok, so Europeans don’t necessarily do Mother's Day better than Americans. In fact, during the time I spent there, they didn’t seem to do it much at all. But, if your mom is a Francophile or a gourmet food lover, here are four winning gift ideas under $25... Read More »
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Europeans do it better: Birthdays
Americans love birthdays. But we do it all wrong. We set up elaborate parties, make others pay for our meals and gifts, and create a whole hooplah that never quite feels as satisfying as we hope it will be. The Germans on the other hand, have it down.Here’s what I’ve learned from the Germans on celebrating birthdays, that has made for some of the best, most surprising and fulfilling birthdays ever.
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Europeans do it better: Cheese
My time in France convinced me that cheese is best celebrated not as an add-on to your turkey sandwich, but as a meal in and of itself. A good cheese course always makes me appreciate food and eating more than any other kind of food ever has... Read More »
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Europeans do it better: 7 steps to enjoying your meal
The four-hour meal is a beloved tradition in Europe. The food, conversation, and wine flow effortlessly for hours of table-centered pleasure. Here are the secrets I use to bring this ritual into my American home. Read More »
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Europeans do it better: The aperitif
Here are some tips to bringing the aperitif into your home...Keep a few light cocktail choices on hand—if you prefer to start simple with just beer and wine, do that. Or if you’re really aiming to go Eurostyle, pull out the champagne and Crème de Cassis to make a French favorite, the Kir Royale. Read More »
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