French Food and Drink

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter E – Elegant Eats and Everyday Dishes. When thinking of French cuisine, elegance is definitely a word that comes to mind. It is often well thought out, refined, and has that striking quality …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine. When people think of French cuisine, many things come to mind: boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, croque-monsieur, French onion soup, escargots or even crème brûlée. But, if you’ve ever been to a …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing the famous Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe.  You may have heard of the “Galette des Rois“, the delicious pastry served each year for Epiphany when one lucky person gets the “fève“. But what exactly is it? You may know …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round (and especially this festive season). I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like Champagne. It’s bubbly, happy and delicious, the perfect drink for any occasion, whether you are celebrating something or not. …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter D – Delicious Dishes and Culinary Discoveries. French cuisine is world-famous for a reason, and that is because people took the time to experiment with recipes and developed techniques to make them better …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing the famous Duck à l’Orange: A Classic French Recipe.  When people think of French cuisine, many things come to mind: boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, croque-monsieur, French onion soup, escargots or even crème brûlée. But there is another dish that is seen …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food : Letter C. Continuing our delicious journey through French cuisine, this week we’re exploring five iconic foods that start with the letter “C.” A to Z of French Food : Letter C Let’s take …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and to the fourth of our traditional French Recipes, the famous Traditional Coq au Vin (pronounced Kok Oh Van),Recipe.  Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that translates to “rooster in wine.” It’s a rich, flavorful stew where chicken is braised slowly in red wine, traditionally Burgundy, along …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food : Letter B. Continuing our delicious journey through French cuisine, this week we’re exploring five iconic foods that start with the letter “B.” A to Z of French Food : Letter B From the …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and to the third of our French Recipes, the Traditional Crème Brûlée (pronounced krem broo·lay) Recipe. Crème brûlée, translating to “burnt cream“, is a delicious dessert known for its rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel. Just like with most well known recipes, everyone claims they …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and to the second of our traditional French Recipes, the famous Bœuf Bourguignon (pronounced boar-gee-nyon) Recipe.  This beef and red wine stew originated in the Burgundy region, famous for its wines. It was originally a popular dish with Burgundian villagers and was often served at festive occasions. But it …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food : Letter A. French cuisine is renowned for its variety, elegance, and rich flavors. To explore this culinary treasure trove, we’re embarking on an alphabetical journey through the best of French food. Each week, …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and to the first of our traditional French Recipes, the delicious French Aligot (pronounced ah-lee-go) Recipe. This deliciously creamy and cheesy dish is made with mashed potatoes, melted cheese, butter, cream, and garlic, resulting in a stretchy, gooey, and indulgent side dish. Aligot is a traditional dish from the …