Hello, young Padawan, Today we are celebrating the arrival of spring. What could be better than a recipe with beautiful asparagus? The season is short; let’s take advantage of it! Asparagus and pea risotto For two servings 3 tbsp of olive oil 4 shallots 1/2 cup Arborio or carnaroli rice 34 fl. oz of…
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Hello, young Padawan Writing this title, I say to myself, it’s ok; Italians won’t blame me. On the one hand, because it will be cooked according to the rules of art, on the other hand, because we are neighbours, I would even say cousins—Savoy, an alpine region in the mountains of France, and Italy, are definitely friends for life. Mountain…
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“To cook is to give flavor to love.” Anonymous. Hello, young Padawan In these times when the weather isn’t ugly enough for a heavy dish but not sunny enough to make a salad, the perfect in-between, the one that gets everyone, young and old, is often the go-to risotto. Our Italian friends are the masters of…
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Hello, young Padawan While waiting for basil season (in summer, if you’re wondering, ed), we will make this pesto with your faithful servant’s favorite spring ingredient, which is, obviously, wild garlic! 😁 Yes, but know that the season is short and that wild garlic has so many health benefits that it would still be a shame to deprive yourself of…
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Hello, young Padawan Good news: wild garlic season has returned! Whether you have planted some in your garden, lucky you, whether you go looking for some in the local forests, or whether you have found some at your organic store or local farmer’s market, all means are suitable to succumb to the sweetness of this sexy plant, with a subtle taste and numerous…
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