Kitchen Rendez-Vous

10/01/2017

Time to get pampered! A 2 days yoga and mindfullness retreat in a lovely setting, isn't that just the thing to look forward to in gloomy january? And guess who will be lovingly cooking for and with you? Come join the fun :)

24/12/2016

What's your christmas menu? Here is mine :
Avocado and Beetroot dips
Marinated prawns too ways - Vanilla / Basil&Lemon
Rosemary roasted vegetables
Lamb lettuce and beetroot salad
Winter fruit salad
Gingerbread loaf & chocolate fondants
Merry Christmas everyone!

Here gingerbreads are usually crispy and dry, in France the equivalent (“pain d’épices”) refers more often to cake-like loafs, moist and fragant. They are usually eaten as desert,…

10/12/2016

With kids in Drogheda, wondering where to stop for lunch? Try the Bare Food, bright space, yummy wholefoods, and well stashed kids corner.

The Bare Food Company is a new café in the centre of Drogheda offering a clean eating experience.

28/10/2016

Wondering what to do with those spirals?

Oh my, I haven’t written in ages. What happened? Well, among other things, my little girl started school. We’re still not recovered! Stricter routine, busier social life, emotional turm…

27/10/2016

Last home grown courgette of the year, perfect excuse to take out my new toy. Aren't those curls irresistible? And lovely crunchy texture.

14/09/2016

Kitchen rendez-vous is back after a looooog summer break, with lots of new ideas. And a new format : bespoke workshops for groups or private cooking sessions, special diets most welcome. Get in touch !

27/06/2016

Got a new cookbook! My New Roots - Sarah Britton. Totally dig it! Mostly plant based, very creative and colourful. Blog also highly recommended http://www.mynewroots.org/site/
This morning's experiment, pickled fennel with ginger and lemon.

21/06/2016

On the menu this Friday! As the finish touch of a "mezze" inspired workshop. Still a few places available...

17/06/2016

Elderflowers are in full bloom! Time to forage... and bake

Suddenly there are everywhere! the elderflowers are in full bloom, enchanting the road sides and gardens. And that smell… So, time to get out there and forage! If you want to capture that bea…

10/06/2016

Look at those beauties, now we are talking! I am so excited about next cooking workshop. Plan is peas and mint, asparagus, and a raw strawberry tart. And it's friday, June 24th, at 10!

08/06/2016

Today (lucky me) I've been treated to lunch at Chapter One in Dublin... FABULOUS food.
Here sunny and memorable parmesan raviolis with marinated sh*takee, roasted asparagus (oh my) and spinach puree. Yes, they have a vegetarian menu - thumbs up!

02/06/2016

Now I know mushrooms, tarrangon and gorgonzola work amazingly together... How about you give it a try?

Last saturday I’ve been a victim of basic marketing. A punnet of mushrooms, in the reduced section (bright yellow tag), black with a fancy label (in french, imagine!), and that was enough to …