French Summer Playlist
Pretend this is an audio track: “Just pull over here.” = Field of Sunflowers. “I’ll go get the Rosé. Buzet or Cotes de Gascogne? = Night Market “How many tomatoes should I buy?” = Lavardac Wednesday Market “Turn the water on to the shower, please!” = Gypsy Caravan Campers “Can you hold the diffuser, please?”= Food Photographers at work “More ice!” = The Aperitif Hour Barman “Can... Read More
Spring Market inspiration. Open your eyes!
Why go to the market? I mean the local farmer’s market, of course. Fresh, simple, direct- a bargain. Inspiring, colorful, nurturing- satisfaction. Diverse, diverting, fun- amused. All those words pop into my head when I think of the many very good markets I can throw a Gascon stone at from Camont. But versatility is reason I stay faithful to one of my first loves in this area, the little true producer’s market nestled under the unattractive... Read More
it’s all about the buzzzzz: NEW working grrls-at-Camont
Oh Honey! Beekeeping-at-Camont, Round 2. A couple summers ago I trapped? caught? coaxed? a wild swarm to move into my waiting hive- la ruche. I savored the summer apiarist antics while discovering the sweet taste of Camont, letting the garden wild up, and learning from my favorite beekeeper- Narcisse Ferronato. The winter was hard, the swarm was fickle, bee mites attacked and the bees were all gone by the spring. Like many new things I’ve... Read More
Inspiration rolls into town- Les Fromages de Marie
Where does it begin? “It” being the Frenchness of the good food made here in Gascony. “It” being the idea for recipe. “It’ is an homage to a certain way of life. My life. For me, it begins and ends 100% with a list of names that sketch across the Gascon landscape like 18th Century signatures. Jehanne = foie gras, rillettes, vin de peche. Narcisse = amber bramble honey Pierre = dense and crusty baguettes Chapolard... Read More
Charcutepalooza Grand Prize Winner- acookblog.com’s Peter Barrett
Peter Barrett's Rubber Boots Bravo. Bravo, Bravo, Bravo to you all! And especially to Peter Barrett, the persistently innovative, mouthwatering edgy talent from cookblog who swept the votes to become the Grand Prize Winner of the ‘Year of Meat’ called Charcutepalooza. Peter’s contemporary tastes on traditional charcuterie reflects a new look at the oldways of curing and cooking we are discovering across the globe. I like it.... Read More
