Paris is famously known for its cuisine (if Ratatouille has taught us anything). But if you’ve never been to the City of Light before, how would you know where all of these culinary gems are?
In this series, local people share their recommendations for the best places to eat and drink in the neighborhood. So whenever you’re ready to plan your trip to Paris, you can dine like someone in the know — pas de problème!
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This isn’t the kind of thin frittata that’s a sad substitution for a buttery quiche or an overfilled omelet. No, this is one seriously hearty frittata — one that will keep you full until the next meal (and perhaps then some). It will make you forget all the sad frittatas of brunches past that just didn’t cut it, and make you love the egg dish all over again. Does that pique your interest? Good — me too.
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The rainbow revolution continues its reign and is now taking over your daily latte. You might think your local barista is super creative with their milk foam, but then again, you’ve probably never seen anything like this. Emily Coumbis is the head barista at Piggy Back Café in Brisbane, Australia, where she creates the most mesmerizing rainbow lattes. Her Instagram feed is a goldmine of glorious latte art videos.
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When eggplant season is in full swing, I find myself buying more than I can carry. The meaty vegetable is just so versatile — throw it on the grill, roast it, stir-fry it, and more. Instead of haphazardly grabbing one and hoping for the best, be sure to check for these five things when picking out an eggplant to ensure you’re getting a fresh one.
The mighty eggplant is loved and adored by many — that is, until you bite into a bitter one. Luckily, there are a few things you can to do tame bitter eggplant.
Cooking for two can undoubtedly feel like a challenge. With most recipes serving four to six people, it might as well be that the entire culinary world is up against you and your small household. Because, to be honest, having leftovers for every single dinner you make isn’t that great — leftovers get boring by day two and rarely taste very good. To avoid that, you’re then stuck dividing every single ingredient until your head starts to hurt. We have a solution: Five easy meals that perfectly serve two — no complicated calculations required.
There are a few keys to easy, small-format dinners. Embrace them and cooking for two is a pleasure. And the best part is that you won’t be left with days of leftovers to swallow.
If you’re trying to eat more vegetables, there’s a high chance you’re trying to bring salad to the table more often. It’s such an easy way to up your vegetable intake, but eat the same formula day after day and it becomes pretty boring pretty quickly.
To combat this, all you have to remember is that a salad is a blank slate for ingredients and flavors. Bring a few new elements to your bowl and suddenly your salad is interesting again.
One of the best ways to prepare salmon is to poach it, in just a little liquid. We often use this “shallow poaching” method with a little white wine and herbs.
You can also make a simple sauce and poach the salmon in it, which is what we are doing here with these fillets, cooking them in a sauce of onions, tomatoes, white wine, and capers. Preparing salmon this way perfect for a quick and and easy midweek meal, and elegant enough for company.
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Falling in love with eggplant isn’t just about learning to cook this humble nightshade. No, to really love an eggplant, we must know how to care for it at home. If storing eggplant seems simple to you, the answers of how and where to store your eggplant might surprise you.
