Entries Tagged as 'French'
This classic French dessert is traditionally made with cherries, but when I came across a recipe for a raspberry version I knew I had to make it. Clafoutis is a baked, custard-like cake that’s rustic, easy to make and very delicious. It many ways it reminds me of a thick, moist, fruit-filled crepe. Typically, clafoutis [...]
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Tags: Cake·Clafoutis·COOK·Dessert·French·Raspberry
One of my favorite reasons for having a food blog is that it pushes me to make things that I normally wouldn’t attempt. Sometimes they work out and sometimes they don’t, but I’m having a great time making all this food. This treat is a good example of something that I wouldn’t normally be interested [...]
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Tags: Baking·COOK·Cookies·French·Palmiers
November 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · EAT
I recently read an article in the November issue of Chicago Magazine that featured 30 of the best deals in dining right now. These Chicago restaurants all have early-bird, late-night or midweek eats for under $30 – significantly less than their standard pricing (excludes wine, tax or tip). Kudos are not only in order for [...]
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Tags: Chicago·French·Restaurant