Welcome to the 2016 Edition of Musette du Jour! Yes, once again I am cooking alongside the Tour de France however this time for something different, I am cooking in spirit of Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat. FWDGF hit our shelves in 2005 and presented us with an inspiring view on…
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Kouign Amann
Okay, so I am running a bit behind this race – I’ve been dropped by the peloton but as we head into the mountains perhaps I’ll be able to make up some ground … maybe. Anyway, tonight I am back tracking to Stage 8 in Renne with a traditional treat from the bakers of Brittany,…
Amiens Macarons – better late than never!
So, yesterday I shared with you a little history about the introduction of this little Italian macaron to France. This morning, I woke up from dreaming about my macaron dough resting in the fridge, thinking of Amiens for an entirely different reason all together. Amiens holds a special place in my family’s history, as it…
Zeeuwse Bolus – Dutch Cinnamon Rolls
Okay, so cinnamon scrolls are pretty popular with my family, so what better treat to bake this afternoon than the Dutch version – Zeeuwse Bolus. These sweet treats are reputedly of Jewish origin and a local to the Dutch province of Zeeland in The Netherlands. They are sweet, tasty and definitely ugly in appearance –…
Just like Tony Martin on the time trial …
There will be a last minute flurry of posts for you tomorrow! A little medical emergency interrupted the cooking yesterday and although we are back on track today, I’m a little behind on the write ups! Join me tomorrow for Roast Beef with a White Wine and Truffle sauce, a lovely Walnut Tart, and French…
Did somebody say ‘Nimes Brandade de Morue’?
So, following from earlier discoveries about the origins of this dish, today I have continued the learning curve. It seems the core ingredients that I mentioned to you earlier are actually a more modern take on the traditional brandade recipe, and if I were bring you a recipe truly representative of Nimes cuisine, then my…
Tonight it’s a Brandade …
Or, Nimes Brandade de Morue to be precise! This translates to salted cod, prepared in the manner of a Brandade, and specialty of the Nimes region of France. Those of you that have travelled around Mediterranean will most likely be familiar with the idea of Bacalhau, Bacalao, Baccalá… Greece, Spain, Italy, they all have their…
Hello France! Gaufres de Lille
If you watched the episode of Taste le Tour last night I bet you were hoping that Gabriel was going to give you the recipe for those delectable Meert Waffles, weren’t you? Well, don’t despair! As delish as Gabriel’s mousse and prawn dish looked, my focus this evening has been recreating the Meert (or Lille)…
Roasted Rhubarb and Vanilla Bean Crumble with Almonds and Vanilla Bean Custard
Hello! So if the crowds lining the streets are anything to go by I think it is safe to say that the Tour kick off in Leeds has been a resounding success! So too, was my inaugural solo recipe for Roasted Rhubarb Crumble! A simple, toothsome dessert that proves that sometimes the old-fashioned ingredients really…
The end is nigh…
Well my fellow foodies and (armchair) cyclists, the juggernaut that is the Tour de France winds its way to a close this evening (actually it will be very early tomorrow morning Australian time). And with the end of the Tour comes the end of Gabriel Gaté’s Taste le Tour for 2013. However, all is not…
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