Eric and I have been visiting our good friend Rachel and her husband, Javier, in Lima, Peru along with the fourth of our quartet, Linda. We began the trip with a jaunt over to Cusco with a visit to Machu Picchu. … Continue reading
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Ceviche
Hmmm… I arrived back from Peru almost a month ago. The past four weeks have been a bit too whirlwind for me with barely a free moment to spend on àlaclaude. This post was drafted while in Peru – just … Continue reading
Where in the world is à la Claude?
It has been quite a while since my last blog post – hopefully some of you have wondered where I have been and what I’ve been up to? Has the à la Claude kitchen been closed? Is it under renovation? Under new … Continue reading
Foods of Australia
There are those trips that you vividly remember the architecture, the scenery or the adrenaline-rushing adventure. Our recent trip to Australia with Sherri and Phread to commemorate some 40th birthdays had most of those aspects but also included a healthy … Continue reading
chicken and shrimp jambalaya
When travelling, one of my favourite activities is to immerse myself in the local food culture. That translates to trying the most interesting and exotic menu items as well as exploring grocery stores, markets and ‘hole-in-the-wall’ food shops. I am … Continue reading
pressure cooker lamb curry
Today is a good day! A local wine merchant called a few days ago to let me know a highly sought-after everyday wine (if there is such a thing) is finally back in stock. I whizzed by after work and … Continue reading
pearl barley orzotto with wild mushrooms
I’m home alone. This is the best time to sit and write a post – no distractions, a full belly, wine flowing – the dishes can wait! I decided to crank up some tunes to break the silence in the … Continue reading
my fennel fixation
I confess – I am obsessed with fennel – less the seed and more the bulb. I don’t know if it is due to its absence from my childhood palate or its pronounced yet sublime anise flavour. I love it shaved … Continue reading
guest post – scrabble sundays, tapas style
One of my uncles used to tell a story about his many thwarted attempts to visit New Zealand. He always ended the story with an expression of exquisite agony, saying “and, oh, the fish and chips!” Claude’s roasted potatoes last … Continue reading
duck dinner
Wow – time sure flies! It has now been a week and I am finally sitting down to recount the dinner party Eric and I hosted last Thursday. We had a few neighbours over – a perfect time for me to … Continue reading
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