I have the terrible feeling that I have stolen this incredible piece of Japanese "pop" imitation of a French porcelain soup tureen. I bought it in an op-shop in Sutherland (South of Sydney) for the 5 dollars. Most of you will find it outrageously ugly but it has this funny touch which reminds me … Read More
Archives for August 2015
Petits French milk breads
This is a very special afternoon tea which brings warm memories of comfort, classical music and wood fire. These are my Petits French milk breads. As you can notice, it is an Australianised version with the best honey in the World: Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey and Pepe Saya's butter. The music … Read More
{product review} Edmond Fallot cornichons extra-fins
When you are born in France, you have strange expectations about gherkins. They cannot be sweet at all, the have to be very small and extremely crunchy. The vinegar has to be tasty, full of mustard seeds, herbs and tiny mini onions. When you move abroad, it becomes an endless quest. Often a … Read More
Kaffir Lime biscuits
These are very crunchy biscuits with the enchanting flavour of kaffir lime also called combava (in France). You will need a few leaves of this wonderful citrus tree. These come from my garden. The poor little fellow had a rough winter. We will give him some good citrus food and a bit of oil … Read More
{product review} La Tur, fromaggio affinato
I had to write a review about this amazing cheese I have bought at Ramsgate Foodies Market last Saturday. This is totally my kind of cheese. It is a mix of 3 milks: cow, sheep and goat. It is a perfect balance of all three. If you're not a huge fan of goat I would suggest you start with this one. It … Read More