July 24, 2015 - La Gourmandista

Gardens and Gastronomy: A Trip to the French region of Berry

July 23, 2015

As my French Cuisine training adventure continues, the Intermediate Cuisine Syllabus is all about the terroir. It’s about getting to know what comes from where,

The Forgotten Dessert

July 22, 2015

I remembered counting 10 courses, and then, after doing my recount in this corner of mine, they didn’t add up. I thought I would probably

The 10-Course Tasting Menu

July 17, 2015

A tasting menu generally makes one think that there will be little food to eat. Having a cook at home may sound like a little

A night with one of the world’s best chefs, Massimo Bottura

July 4, 2015

It turns out that language skills at an international school environment can always come in handy. Yes, I know it sounds pretty obvious and I

Sea Bream with Fennel Julienne and Star Anise Sauce

June 20, 2015

Part of the culinary adventure is having the chance to work with new and different products. The land, depending on where we are, delights us

On Chickens, Ducks, and Guinea Fowls

June 16, 2015

We were just in the third class when I had to face the chicken… It sounded easy. It didn’t seem very difficult. However, once I

Pesto, Carbonara, Alfredo, Alla Routa… Whatever, Who Doesn’t Like Pasta?

June 12, 2015

People who know a tiny bit about cooking say that preparing pasta is the easiest thing to do. Yet, I see that not everyone dares

Back from the Omnivore Food Festival in Paris

May 11, 2015

In between classes, and just before the exams that would set the end of the first term of my studies, the school authorities invited us

My Homey Pancakes: Easy Peasy and Delicious

May 10, 2015

I’ve been very absent, I know it. But in my defense, someone once told me that when one is learning new stuff, it is important

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