Classic French Mussels in White Wine Broth

Classic French Mussels in White Wine Broth

Oh France, how I miss thee! France was a decadent dream filled with delicious delights and exquisite sights. Whenever I start longing for Europe, I peruse my trip diary and re-create something we ate there.

We had these classic French mussels (moules marinières) on our second night in Noyon, following our wonderful dinner the night before. These classic French mussels are steamed with garlic, shallots, parsley, white wine, butter, and cream. As they cook, their shells open and they absorb the rich flavors of the broth. read more

Leek Pie

Leek Pie, French leek pie, leeks

Food brings back memories in powerful ways. This past week I recreated the first dinner Corey and I shared in France for our honeymoon. Our good friend Marshall was teaching English in Noyon, France and we were lucky enough to get to visit him for part of our journey. He graciously prepared this dinner for us and it was an epicurean delight.

We started the meal off with a bottle of Sauternes—a wine made by a rare fungus growth on grapes, which results in a higher sugar content, producing a very sweet but complex tasting wine. We paired the wine with goat cheese, foie gras, Camembert cheese, Moroccan olives, and several fresh baguettes. read more