Castles, France and Chestnut Lentil Soup

  Chateau de Beynac on the Dordogne/ Mark Seracat It’s cold and damp.  The snow has been around since Christmas and I am ensconced on my sof...

Cassoulet

Those of you who read Lostpastremembered regularly know that I love my neighbors at D’Artagnan   (yes, that means you Lily Hodge and Katie H...

Eliza Acton’s “Saunders”, Mashed Potato and Sausage Comfort Food

One of the reasons I have enjoyed meeting food lovers from other countries is that they have expanded my cooking universe exponentially. I ...

Babette’s Quail in Puff Pastry (made with Duck Fat!)

Cailles en Sarcophage Not long ago Saveur Magazine had an online article featuring great recipes from famous movies inspired by the opening...