Monday morning. It’s been a month since this route is my morning routine, but I still forget to head towards Mairie d’Issy – just one stop – instead of towards Porte de…
Author: emiglia
Pork Roast with Cherry-Beer Sauce
I think I’m getting old. And yes, I’m fully aware of the irony of that statement. But it doesn’t make it feel less true. I feel like I’m getting older, like there’s…
Ratatouille à Cheval
When I first came to France, I was convinced that everything would be French. And while I was partially correct — there were customs, foods, and of course the language that were completely foreign…
Mushrooms, Thyme, Goat Cheese, Egg
There are points in every season where I wake up and there’s… something – whether it’s a smell, a certain temperature or the way the air feels, maybe the height of the…
Grilled Swordfish over Greens
I don’t have a whole lot of stability in my life. It’s something that comes with the territory of being a self-imposed expat. I didn’t mind it so much at first, but…
Pasta, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
In an old house in Paris All covered in vines Lived twelve little girls In two straight lines. The smallest one Was Madeline. I know the introduction to Ludwig Bemelmans’ books about…
Honey Roasted Pears with Greek Yogurt
I’ve never been a huge sweets person. I only started making dessert because other people like dessert. If it were up to me, I’d rather hand out lasagna squares than cookies, but…
Blackened Fish, Mock Maque Choux
Somehow, every year, I forget that my favorite season exists until it’s here. You’ll say that’s impossible. That there are only four seasons, and that anyone who can forget one of them…
Mecox Bay Dairy, Mecox Sunrise
The other day, I listed some of the reasons for my recent radio silence. But another reason — perhaps a more important reason — that I haven’t been posting so much is…
Pork Chops, Mushrooms, Roquefort Sauce, Broiled Figs
When last we spoke, dear reader, it was summer. I was posting about tarts topped with berries from Paziols and looking forward to going back to the States for a month. Well,…