Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

Of all the grand historical sites Paris has to offer perhaps the most striking is that of Notre Dame de Paris. Among the city's ancient ecclesiastical buildings, the Notre Dame Cathedral strikes a chord with visitors of all faiths and religions, historians and tourists alike.Situated on the .. more»

With the holidays already in full swing, you are going to need some delicious and creative ways to keep the hungry crowds happy. Here's a neat twist on an old theme... Egg Salad Wonton Cups is an easy appetizer recipe that offer a nice contrast of the crispy wonton wrappers to the creamy egg salad inside. It's a wonderful alternative to serving traditional deviled eggs.Next time you have guests over, try out this recipe. It works well for Christmas Eve or a New Year's celebration as well as for other holiday parties and gatherings.Remember, appetizers are loved by old and young. They always help the conversation to flow and add a sense of festivity to any kind of party!What you'll need:- 36 wonton wrappers- 3 cups egg salad (your own recipe)- 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)- 1/3 cup carrot (shredded)First things first. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Then, coat .. more»

Melba toast is a great ingredient to use if you want to make lots of buffet canapes or easy party appetizers without having to spend a long time on them. Melba toast is a thinly sliced piece of toast, which is often served with pate or cheese. It can also be served alongside salad or soup, or used to make dressing or stuffing.Melba toast is named after Dame Nellie Melba, which was the stage name of Helen Porter Mitchell, the famous opera singer. It is believed to have originated in 1897 when the singer was sick and ate a lot of it. Her chef, Auguste Escoffier, created both the toast and peach melba, which is a dessert, to help her recuperate.You can make melba toast by toasting bread like normal. When the bread is firm on the outside, it is cut through the centre so it becomes very thin, then .. more»

Breaking bread is undoubtedly the most universal of traditions and rightfully so as it is a powerful symbol of peace. Bread is the one food eaten by people of every single culture, race and religion on earth. I strongly believe that there is no other place on the planet where bread is more symbolic than in Lviv, Ukraine. My frequent travels to this cultural capital has given me much insight into the rituals attached to bread in this particular region.In Lviv, bread is a staple, the essential part of every meal. The biblical passage-" give us this day our daily bread" is taken literally and a meal without it is almost sacrilegious! Initially, I found this somewhat puzzling and a bit alarming. Even when the main course consisted of perigees ( dumplings stuffed with potato and or cheese) bread was served as well. Coming from a North American tradition, I .. more»