I was an incredibly fortunate young man when I was starting our as a cook way back in the early 80’s. At that time, there were few celebrity chefs, there were no television networks entirely devoted to cooking. And the glossy food magazines had articles by people like Richard Olney and Paula Wolfert, instead of following Bobby Flay around Manhattan looking for babes and BBQ….
Last time I checked, we were so close to the $30,000 mark, I couldn’t stand it anymore, here at Menu For Hope III European-central. Frankly, the thought that there are some of you out there that haven’t bid on anything was driving me nuts. So what are you waiting for? But even if you have already bid on something, let’s double the amount we made…
Did you see? Today, we’ve reached the $15,000 mark and the auction’s just begun! To sweeten the pot, there may be a special surprise from me I’ll be adding in the future, so keep an eye on things around here… In case you missed them, a few brand-new prizes were added to the European prize list: One is a Country Lunch at the home of…
Welcome to Menu For Hope III, an online auction to raise funds for the United Nations Food Programme, which provides hunger relief to needy people worldwide. Last year we raised over $17,000 during this auction, and this year it’s bigger and even better! The following donations are from the European food blogging community and related sites. There’s over 30 great prizes, including food baskets, gastronomic…
So I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and make the No-Knead Bread. Except French flour is different than American flour. Dramatically. Consequently my first batch turned into No-Knead Flatbread…. But I’m not quitting yet… To be continued… (Continued 12/11/06: Batch #2 came out like #1. You can see Batch #3 of No-Knead Bread here, made with lots of grains and seeds. It tasted great,…
‘Tis The Season Again For Xmas in Frisco ‘Tis the absolute best thing about this time of year, the annual return of Xmas in Frisko. (Warning: Not for the easily offended.) New Mailing List The new mailing list ’tis up-and-running, thanks to all your feedback. If you’re not on the list, you’re a loser. Sign up to the right, in the sidebar, and be a…
Here on the site, we talk about food. A lot. Especially when it comes to Chocolate Rum Cake. But seriously, I was fortunate to be born in a country with lots of food. And living in Paris, I’m doubly-lucky and there’s plenty around for me to eat whenever I want. And believe me, I do. Unfortunately that’s a priviledge that I take for granted. Like…
While most of you are probably scrambling around looking for ways to use up the leftovers from Thanksgiving, I am slightly jealous, since I have nothing here to use up. Unlike some American holidays, which have been modestly successful in France, Thanksgiving is still uniquely American and it’s hard to explain the appeal of a day committed to overeating mediocre food that’s often, frankly, a…
Don’t be a turkey! (Or a pig…) Be sure to give thanks—no matter what you’re stuck with… Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone! (More to come…)
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