White Wine Butter Sauce, aka Buerre Blanc, is a fantastic and versatile sauce. The layers of acidity, the sharp shallot and the dreamy butter infused with French flavors, this can be poured over almost anything. If you're not too comfortable with Roux this is a great place to start. It is a lighter sauce since … Continue reading White Wine Butter Sauce
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Home Made Gluten Free Pasta
Looking for a decadent Gluten Free meal you can make at home for cheap? Sounds impossible… But it's not! Now we explore home made gluten free pasta. Ingredients: ½ cup GF flour to 1 egg ratio. Pinch of saltEgg to Flour ratio is based on using Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour, others … Continue reading Home Made Gluten Free Pasta
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Gluten Free Crepe Recipe
I honestly never thought I would have crepes again after learning about my wheat allergy. With a little experimentation I came up with the following recipe that gives you perfectly light and textured crepes. You won't even know you're not in Paris! The crepes themselves are Gluten, Dairy and Nut free, the fillings can change … Continue reading Gluten Free Crepe Recipe
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Strasbourg & Colmar, France’s Fairytale Towns
The Alsace region of France was an absolute dream. A real life Disneyland Toontown if you will. It was like we were transported into the cartoon. Only a short 1 hour 45 minute direct train from Paris, Strasbourg is easily worth a visit on your next trip to France. We visited in December during the … Continue reading Strasbourg & Colmar, France’s Fairytale Towns
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Gluten Free French Onion Soup
This is the first recipe in my French Bistro Series, Allergy Friendly menus. It took me travelling to another continent to realize how much food affects how you feel. These recipes are inspired by the classic Prix Fixe Bistro Menus found across Paris. Now we explore some good food that makes you feel great! The … Continue reading Gluten Free French Onion Soup
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Munich: Maybe Another Time?
By the time we arrived in Munich it was snowing. Neither Jamie or I have been in falling snow for quite some time. It was magical when the first flakes fell upon our upturned faces. Our hotel was right down the street from the train station. It was conveniently located in walking distance to nearby neighborhoods and … Continue reading Munich: Maybe Another Time?
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Is Istanbul Still Worth Visiting?
"If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul."- Alphonse de Lamartine Looking back, we were so fortunate to have been able to visit Central Europe and Turkey when we did. The war between Russia and Ukraine shows us all how fragile peace can be. How in a … Continue reading Is Istanbul Still Worth Visiting?
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Budapest: Our Soulmate City
It’s no secret we love Budapest. We knew we would going in and we were thrilled it met and exceeded our expectations. Now that we are back home we constantly find ourselves answering the questions “What was your favorite city” or “Most unexpected city I should know about?” with a resounding answer: Budapest! Personally I … Continue reading Budapest: Our Soulmate City
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Europe’s Best Food & Drinks
(at least in our opinions!) Jamie and I were so fortunate to get to taste and drink our way through Europe. We tried everything from delicate Parisian cafes to hearty Hungarian Goulash, from Tuscan reds to Turkish teas. Come experience our European food and drink tour and relive our three month trip below! Parisian style … Continue reading Europe’s Best Food & Drinks
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This Central European Dream Town Needs to be on Your Vacation List
Are you looking for one of the largest castles in Europe, a charming town straight out of a storybook and an affordable escape into a medieval fantasy? You need to make your way to Cesky Krumluv! Besides the more well known cities of Prague, Vienna and Budapest, you need to add Cesky Krumlov to your … Continue reading This Central European Dream Town Needs to be on Your Vacation List
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