One of the highlights of my time in Paris has been reconnecting with my old friend, Shaunaq. Shaunaq and I worked together about eight years ago, but haven't been in close touch since he moved to Paris in 2006. Not only has it been super fun to hang out with him, he's also been our "translator-extraordinaire" and helped tremendously with our visa … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
I'm trying to cook as many traditional French meals as possible while I'm here. My most recent conquest was french onion soup and it was a total hit. I honestly don't know why I've never tried making it before -- it's totally delicious and surprisingly good for you. I always assumed that rich, creamy flavor came from loads of cream and butter, … [Read more...]
Making Croissants
I'm taking cooking classes at Cook'n with Class (terrible name, but excellent Parisian cooking school). This morning was French baking and I was blown away by the process of making croissants. First of all, the croissants we made were delicious and rival those found in bakeries around the city. I wasn't totally sure what to expect from this … [Read more...]
The Medicinal Benefits of Honey
Honey has popped up a few times since we've been in Paris and provided the perfect reminder of it's potent healing properties. Honey first appeared when we were walking through the Luxembourg Gardens. Amazingly they have a working hive in the garden filled with the cutest little huts for the bees. I am impressed by this commitment to actually … [Read more...]
Recreating the Bistro Salad
I've been eyeing these delicious bistro salads that are served all over Paris. They are the perfect antidote to rich food and have a fitting spring quality to them. After tasting a few different varieties over the past few days I decided to try making my own. It was wonderful! I used red leaf lettuce, mache, and parsley as my base of greens. … [Read more...]
French Lentils with Chanterelles
We moved into our Paris apartment on Tuesday and celebrated by cooking our first french meal. We spent a lovely afternoon walking through the markets on Rue Mouffetard and stocked our kitchen. This meal really felt like "One Beet goes to Paris" -- lots of french ingredients, but definitely my cooking style and focus on healthy, delicious, simple … [Read more...]
Last Meal in Boston & First Meal in Paris
We made it! We're in Paris and enjoying our first few days. So far it has been cold, but sunny and beautiful. It feels great to be here and to officially begin the Big Trip. The most surprising thing so far has been feeling the freedom of time. I'm used to traveling on a tight schedule and running from one thing to the next. T and I are … [Read more...]
The Big Trip!
Things are about to get a whole lot more exciting on One Beet! T and I are taking the plunge and following our longtime dream to spend an extended period of time traveling. We're stepping back from our jobs in Boston and spending the next nine months exploring Europe and North Africa. This will be a chance for me to focus more time on One Beet, … [Read more...]
Portuguese Fish Stew
I had a delicious fish stew while visiting family a few weeks ago and decided to try and recreate it at home. It was different than the original stew, but equally tasty, and will definitely become a regular winter meal in our house. There is something so comforting about warm soup on a cold night -- it just feels like the right thing to be eating … [Read more...]
Mom’s Oatmeal Carrot Cookies
I'm generally not much of a baker because it involves too much measuring -- I prefer to work based on feel. That being said, there are definitely a few things I make time to bake. My mom's oatmeal carrot cookies are one of the best baked treats out there -- they are delicious and are actually pretty good for you! Ingredients: 1 cup … [Read more...]
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