Per SF Opera’s “The rest of the story Tosca’s historical background†“Sardou (1831 – 1908) would be all but forgotten in his native France, were it not for the extraordinary success of Puccini’s opera based on his 1887 play La Tosca.
1987 РHerm̬s comes to San Francisco.
Commemorative scarf celebrating the opening of first San Francisco boutique. In 1837, Thierry Hermès, Master saddle-maker, opened his ateliers, and thereafter founded, on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the house which to this day bears his name, establishing a tradition of elegance which his children and grandchildren have always preserved.“Hermèsâ€: objects of quality – the finest leathers…
Mustard and Shallot Vinaigrette on Asparagus
Vinaigrettes Larousse Gastronomique (page 1275) “A cold sauce or dressing made from a mixture of vinegar, oil, pepper and salt, to which various flavourings may be added: shallot, onion, herbs, capers, garlic, gherkins, anchovies, hard-boiled egg or mustard, for example: It is considered to be a typically French sauce and is often called ‘French dressing’…
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Truffle Fries
The first time we ate these we simultaneously exclaimed, “Wow!†They are so delicious we made them again within days. Yes, they’re really that good. Recipe by Truffle Shuffle SF. Ingredients:1 each Russet potatoes1 oz Vegetable oil, plus extra for pansTruffle Shuffle's truffle salt and truffle carpaccio Wash and dry your potatoes, then slice into…
Le Musée Cognacq-Jay
Musée Cognacq-Jay – Le goût du XVIIIeme. 8 rue Elzévir (3eme arr.) Paris. Located in the lovely Hôtel Donon and open Tues-Sun., it is filled with many forms of beautiful art, focusing on creations of the 18th century. I highly recommend a visit if you’re fully mobile; it has not yet been made wheelchair-accessible. I…
Maine Lobster Rolls
We’ve had so much great seafood in France, and here in California, but I’ve never done anything with lobster. My husband grew up on the East Coast and gave this recipe his seal of approval.Recipe from Truffle Shuffle. Serves two. photo by Brett Nagy of Truffle Shuffle Ingredients½ lb Lobster meat, cooked1 Shallot1 Whole egg2…
Street scenes…Paris 2019
Seven Ages of Paris
Too many noteworthy parts to share many of my highlighted sections, but I’ll include a few here.
Paris Fashion Week ~ Sep. 2019
We spotted this soignée lady, in a sumptous jacket and black tulle skirt, in front of the Ritz while walking through Place Vendôme.
Poulet Demi-Deuil aka Chicken in Half Mourning: Recipe by Truffle Shuffle SF (variations by Larousse)
Before Like many classic dishes, this allows one to socialize while preparing/cooking if the mise en place is done.