Certain books not only inspire me, but make me act on the inspiration. I am not speaking of lofty ideals just a simple lust for good tastes. “Ripailles”is such a book. I feel a certain schadenfreude as I look at the mouthwatering ideas illustrated in the book as I am acutely aware that no restaurateur within a 100km radius of our home could afford to produce such food. Not because the dishes are expensive or complicated, but because they really can’t AFFORD to run such a restaurant financially, and they would not have a customer base. The French bistro exists in London and even on Merseyside, but not in provincial France. So I make the food at home. These little chocolate custards did it for me yesterday, and I’ve just been reading a simple recipe for Poule au Pot. Guess what’s for dinner?
Looks delicious!
Hii I love your photos! Very nice and bright too. I’m a total newbie but enjoy taking photos just for fun and stuff. I think it’s awesome that you and your wife in France!~And it’s weird that I’ve never actually heard of Vendee.
I just love your reply – so cool – I didn’t know the Vendee until we got here!
Your chocolate brulee (I’m assuming that is what these essentially are) look fabulous. Do you use cocoa powder or go all out and use melted chocolate in your custard? I’m a baker in Portland, OR, and can’t seem to get my chocolate brulee just how I want it. Any suggestions?
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I love how you speak of food. You make me want the food you want
and the pictures are gorgeous, adding to my sudden desire for chocolate custard. Thanks for the inspiration!
-m