Ok, I admit defeat. I keep promising to blog recipes more regularly, but let’s be honest, the last time I said that was February! It’s not that I don’t want to. Really, I do. But I just don’t have the time anymore and my job involves me cooking for hundreds of people every weekend and …
I bet that is a title you were not expecting to see! ‘Gascon Afghani Boulanee’ ?? What devilish nonsense is she up to now on Delicieux you may ask? If you are a regular reader of my blog, there may be times when you think I have gone a little mad with my food. But …
I am not sure that this strictly qualifies as a pie. It is more of a cross between a pasty, a calzone, a pie and a chaussen. Definitely a somewhat confused identity! It might not be all that glamorous but I think a pie can be beautiful with all it’s crusty, goldenness. As I understand …
Those of you who have read my blog before know that I live in Gascony, SW France. You also know that I am completely mad about the cuisine of this gastronomic region. This is the home of Armangac and of all things duck. The food here is robust, it is rustic and it is hearty. …
Ahhh, Christmas and New Year. I do so love you but I am left feeling utterly decadent and overindulged. Over the last few weeks I have had my fill of armagnac, scallops, venison, oysters, fillet steak and dare I mention it…foie gras. I know I am lucky and now I am quite rightly feeling a …
Winter is most certainly here. The proof being that I am full of cold, with a spinning head and feeling like I am swimming under water. Last night my cupboards were bare and living in rural France means ordering a life saving take away is utterly impossible. So I was forced to make a quick …
Winter Risotto with Wild Mushrooms & Duck Hearts Read More »
I seem to be obsessed by snails. My last recipe was a snail recipe…. and then 6 months later and yet another snail recipe. Why are snails so cool you may wonder, well let me tell you….They move slowly through life carrying their tiny shell house as their protection. They are kind of unattractive and …
Respect to the Snails! (with peppers and chorizo!) Read More »
I love a good quiche. I always think of it as a British thing, you know how it goes: a slice of quiche on a sunny day, perfect for picnics and lazy lunches in the garden with a fresh green salad and maybe a little coleslaw if you were feeling flash. But to my horror, …
I seem to always be complaining that time is passing too fast but seriously….it’s August already? I have taken a little break from the blog for the last few months to allow for me to devote myself to my job. But I am now back, or at least trying to be back. So it is …
The last recipe I posted was on May 28th so I must apologise for having disappeared off the face of the earth! It was not my intention to be away for so long but life has been crazy lately and I just have not had a minute spare. So where have I been and what …
