In the full swing of summer, everyone is looking for a reason to grill a delicious cut of meat. The other day at the market on rue Cler, I saw little sachets of herbes de provence and couldn’t resist buying one. Now, I had to make my own compound butter using these classic French herbs.…
I loved seeing this program throughout la Grande Epicerie. Currently, over thirty artisans are represented throughout the store. A sign with an image and short description of the producer is placed next to their respective item. Seeing the person behind the product makes you feel much more connected to your food and where it comes…
La Crémerie. A place of sheer joy for dairy-lovers, like myself. The other day, I traveled to La Grande Epicerie in search of the best butter in France. Entering la Crémerie, you are overwhelmed with choices of yogurt, creamy milk and butter. A wall of butter makes choosing that much more difficult. Of course, they…
La boulangerie francaise. What a beautiful sight. While I was living in Paris, one of my favorites bakeries was Secco on rue Jean-Nicot in the seventh arrondissement. Located in the heart of my university’s campus, Secco was an AUP favorite. Students were always carrying bright pink bags full of heavenly pastries, macarons and quiche. Whenever…
This butter is a heavenly accompaniment to breakfast breads, like toast or an English muffin. I love it on fresh-baked biscuits with just a touch of extra honey...
Shopping at La Grande Epicerie is an exquisite experience. A recent 18-month makeover has left the store sparkling new with a redesign that echoes the grands magasins of Paris. Customers navigate through different sections...