Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe

Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe

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 …

Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round

Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round

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. …

A to Z of French Food : Letter D : daube

A to Z of French Food : Letter D – Delicious Dishes and Culinary Discoveries

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 …

Duck à l’Orange Recipe

Duck à l’Orange Recipe: A Classic French Dish

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 …

A to Z of French Food : Letter C

A to Z of French Food : Letter C

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.” Discover more about French foods, traditional recipes, and culinary inspiration in …

Traditional Coq au Vin Recipe

Traditional Coq au Vin Recipe

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 …

A to Z of French Food : Letter B

A to Z of French Food : Letter B

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.” If you’re interested in discovering more about the French food culture, …