Category Archives: Recipes

 Normally when I talk about galettes I’m envisioning those hearty, delicious buckwheat crêpes that this region is so famous for. But before I fell in love with those galettes, I fell for the sweet free-form tarts that also go by … Continue reading →

As summer seeps away and autumn ebbs in, the nights are getting a bit more blustery. I recently made this simple stew to warm us up. Lentil and Tomato Stew 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 large … Continue reading →

The weather lulled me in. A few weeks ago it was sunny and beautiful and blooms were abound. Happy, sun-soaked people were beginning to whisper “printemps est arrivé” (Spring has arrived).  There I was thinking the weather was on the up … Continue reading →

As I’ve said in recent posts, the weather has finally cooled down and it is now obvious that we are in the throes of winter. The last couple of weeks everyone has been talking about how the snow will be … Continue reading →

This is the story of a birthday dinner for a reluctant birthday boy. Sunday was a very special someone’s big day. Unfortunately, this certain someone doesn’t like birthdays, and last year he got away with not celebrating his birthday at … Continue reading →

It’s officially fall, and that means all sort of yummy new foods at the market stands. Although I am sad (almost heartbroken) to bid adieu to peaches, nectarines, melons and all those other wonderful summer fruits, I am equally excited … Continue reading →

A long name for an abundantly delicious dessert. We’ve been lucky here in Brittany with the weather this spring. I keep hearing about how normally springtime in Brittany means rain and wind and cold, but this year spring seems to … Continue reading →

It’s not as weird as it sounds. I just happened to be in a small village in Morbihan (one of the four departments within Brittany) visiting my boyfriend, and I also happened to have some strange cravings. As a rule, … Continue reading →