Tartiflette
Cold teaches you what food is really for. Dishes like tartiflette are the perfect example of comforting meals designed to ...
Tag: Dessert
A Sweet Potato Casserole for Crowded Tables
Sweet potato casserole is one of those dishes that behaves like the emotional support side of Thanksgiving. Everything else on ...
Brussels Sprout, love and a little extra effort
Brussels sprouts have spent decades being politely ignored, and Thanksgiving is usually their annual audition for relevance. More often than ...
Renaissance Court Cook Bartolomeo Scappi’s Influence
How Bartolomeo Scappi Transformed Renaissance Cooking Bartolomeo Scappi, the famed Renaissance chef, was more than just a cook in a ...
Pasta alla Siciliana’s Arab Origins
Pasta alla Siciliana’s Arab origins trace back to a time when North African emirs ruled parts of Sicily. The dish, ...
19th-Century Parisian Cafés and Intellectual Eating
Parisian Cafés and Intellectual Eating: A Cultural Revolution in Every Cup In 19th-century France, the Parisian café became a powerful ...
Rise of Bistro Culture Post-1870
Bistro Culture: A Post-1870 Tradition That Changed How France Eats Bistro culture began to take shape after 1870, and it ...
Careme’s Codification of Grand Cuisine
The Man Behind the Toque: Who Was Marie-Antoine Carême? Carême’s codification of grand cuisine transformed the way professional kitchens operated, ...
Medieval Use of Cinnamon in Meats
Spices and Surprises in the French Middle Ages When we think of medieval France, we usually picture castles, knights, and ...
White Sugar vs. Brown Sugar in Baking
When baking, the choice between white and brown sugar can significantly impact flavour, texture, and moisture. While both sweeten desserts, ...
