Salmon is absolutely one of my favorite meats. Well, since I only eat few meats, I guess that statement does not have that much weight. Still, I love salmon. I love it not just because it tastes yummy but also because it is full of healthy good stuff. Not only is salmon packed with the
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Pasta is among the most delightful foodstuffs in the world. Well, at least in my opinion. And pasta with greens is not only a yummy concoction but a very healthy one as well. Let’s check, shall we? Asparagus is high in vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, and various other health benefits. Peas
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Bacalao is actually a Portuguese word that literally means “cod” so this recipe is very aptly named. Now, cod is a fish that thrives on the cold waters of the north, specifically the Arctic sea. Its flesh is colored white and, according to food experts, mildly flavored. But should you eat this fish over other
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Crab meat, according to nutritionists, have a lot of health benefits to offer us humans. It is low in cholesterol, high in protein, selenium, and those wonderful omega-3 fatty acids that are very good for one’s health. And this dish has all sorts of lovely beans in it, which are high in protein, fiber,
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There are certain things in life which are just too good to be true and on a cold winters’ night there is nothing more wholesome and nourishing as a hot plate of soup. French onion soup fits the bill perfectly, not only as a winter warmer but a great comfort food too. I simply adore
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Having an excuse to buy a bottle of champagne is great. A birthday, wedding anniversary or any special occasion always merits celebrating it in style and I for one just adore buying a bottle of French champagne to do this whatever the occasion. Of course there are other champagne options available, but they will never
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Finding a really special bottle of wine to accompany a meal is a real pleasure and I really enjoy discovering new ones which friends have recommended to me. There is a tremendous choice when it comes to French wines and each region of France where wine has been produced for centuries, certainly have some very
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I am very partial to homemade jam, there is nothing nicer than a ‘tartine’ with unsalted butter and apricot jam for breakfast in the morning. Of course making homemade jam can be a little time consuming but today it is possible to find really gorgeous ready-made French ‘confiture’ which translated means jam. What I really
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If you have ever travelled to France and wondered through the streets early in the morning, you will have noticed the wonderful aromas that come out from the bars, restaurants and cafés as you stroll along. The mixture of croissants, ‘pain au chocolat’ and of course the wonderful smell of freshly ground coffee is to
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Christmas celebrations are great wherever you happen to be. It is wonderful time when families get together to enjoy the festive season with lots of gift exchanging and sumptuous meals. In France Le Réveillon which is Christmas Eve is a very special time when cafés and restaurants stay open all night so that people can
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