I am afraid coming back home with a few more pounds will not be too difficult ! It is almost a rite of passage when traveling to France. But I feel every ounces are worth every bites ! I hit two restaurants this week-end, where I was able to sample s (read full article)

Gabriel Meffre 'Les Grands Cypres' Vacqueyras 2007

I've been enjoying a lot of Rhone wines recently. I think between the high quality of the 2007 Rhone vintage (especially the south) and the poor quality of the 2007 Bordeaux vintage I'm seeing more of the former that I'd find worth buying on store s (read full article)

A local french cuisine to remember...

Today the action is not in my kitchen but in Chef Olivier Bioteau's from Farm House Cafe in Normal Heights, San Diego. I have been eyeing the local french restaurant for over a year, with the silent vow of discovering their menu as a celebration for (read full article)