Tag Archives: Julia Child

French fish frolic

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

Our latest foray into the recipes from Mastering the art of French cooking took us into unfamiliar territory – poached fish. Not that I’ve never eaten fish that has been poached, I’ve just never thought to try it at home. And … Continue reading →

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Further French forays, a food faux pas or five, and fresh fritters …

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

… following a fraught fortnight. Maggie and I have just been through two weeks of anxiety and stress involving a health scare. Thankfully, an investigative procedure has found no evidence of anything life-threatening and, as of Saturday evening, we have … Continue reading →

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At the base of the J-curve

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

So, as of Christmas Day 2015, I am the happy owner of Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Happy, despite the fact that this book was first published in 1961 and has not been updated since 1983. Happy, because watching, Julie and … Continue reading →

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