Category Archives: France

November 24, 2015
1:41 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Saint-James, Bouliac FR

Le Saint-James La Moussiere Sancerre Beet Dusted Comte, Jerusalem Artichoke in Spanish Spices, Foie Gras Tart Cornbread, Olive Baton, White Wine Raisin Bread with Salted and Unsalted Butter “Jamon et Beurre” Foie Gras from the Landes – Roasted and smoked … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Cornbread, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Le Saint-James, Madeline, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

November 24, 2015
9:27 AM
by: Uhockey

Boulangerie Jocteur, Bordeaux FR

Jocteur Galettte Praline Vanilla Choux Cafe Eclair Parisienne Pistache Blueberry Financier Praline Cake Butter Croissant Chocolate Brioche Happily sated at La Boulangerie, but with a long drive back to Bilbao due after lunch, it was to Jocteur that the GPS … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Boulangerie Jocteur, Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, Jocteur, Vacation

November 24, 2015
7:36 AM
by: Uhockey

La Boulangerie, Bordeaux FR

La Boulangerie Jesuite Canele Madeline Chocolate Pistachio Snail Red Fruit Snail Butter Croissant Apple Pecan Tart Told by an elderly local the day prior that Bordeaux’s best pastry was an rustic tart sold at a place simply known as La … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, La Boulangerie, La Boulangerie Saint Michel, Madeline, Vacation

November 23, 2015
8:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant La Cape, Cenon FR

Restaurant La Cape Apricot Nectar Sesame Olive Cracker with Pepper Puree, Crispy Trotter, Cumin Scented Carrot Cream of Nettles with Scallop Emulsion and Tomato Gelee Sourdough with Mushroom Butter Oysters, Coconut, Caviar, Cauliflower Scallops, Jerusalem Artichokes, Rhubarb, Pomegranate Veal Sweetbreads, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Bread Basket, Cenon, Dessert, Food, France, Pork, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation

November 23, 2015
4:11 PM
by: Uhockey

La Toque Cuivree, Le Bouscat FR

La Toque Cuivree   Canele Gateau Basque One of several locations in a growing chain of patisseries known predominantly for their copper molded caneles, it was late afternoon when a visit was made to La Toque Cuivree in Le Bouscat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Dessert, Food, France, La Toque Cuivree, Le Bouscat, Vacation Tagged

November 23, 2015
12:16 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Prince Noir Restaurant, Lormont FR

Le Prince Noir Pear Nectar House Aged Ham on a Crispy Pig Skin, Espuma of Mascarpone and Balsamic with Parmesan Cuttlefish Noodles in Scallop Broth, Beet and Pesto Mille-Feuille, Mackerel Crudo in Spanish Paprika, Tomato Focaccia Cornbread, Rustic Hearth Wheat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Le Prince Noir, Le Prince Noir Restaurant, Lormont, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation

November 23, 2015
6:13 AM
by: Uhockey

La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles, Bordeaux FR

La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles Gateau Basque Winter Fruit Clafoutis Financier Butter Croissant Canele Madeline Apple Tart Located not far from a culinary arts center as well as several stores selling artisan goods both edible and not, those unaware of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles, Madeline, Vacation

November 22, 2015
11:08 PM
by: Uhockey

Maison Georges Larnicol, Bordeaux FR

Maison Georges Larnicol Duo Cake – Kouign Amann atop Gateaux Basque Kouignette – Original, Almond, Cointreau, Strawberry, Pistachio, Rhum Raisin, Chocolate, Lemon, Salty Caramel Raisin Hazelnut Cookies Caramels, Chocolates, Rochers, Candies Actually visited an evening prior, the proximity to Bordeaux’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Dessert, Food, France, Georges Larnicol, Maison Georges Larnicol, Vacation

November 22, 2015
9:15 PM
by: Uhockey

La Tupina, Bordeaux FR

La Tupina Rose du Jour Terrine, Rilette, Radishes, Cauliflower, Butter, Bread Pork and Duck Sanguette Foie Gras Terrine with Sweet Wine Cadillac Black Pig Le porc noir de Bigorre – Roasted Medium Rare with Pommes Puree French Toast with Jam … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, French Toast, Ice Cream, La Tupina, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

November 22, 2015
4:33 PM
by: Uhockey

Baillardran, Bordeaux FR

Baillardran Canele D’or Canele Pur Vanille Rhum Raisin, Salty Caramel, Pistachio, Speculoos, Pomme D’Amour, Espresso Macarons Considered by many to be as synonymous to the canele as Laduree is with the macaron, it was no more than ten minutes after … Continue reading →

Posted in Baillardran, Bordeaux, Dessert, Food, France, Macaroon, Vacation

November 22, 2015
12:41 PM
by: Uhockey

Les Prés d’Eugénie – Michel Guérard, Eugenie les Bains FR

Michel Guerard Les Pres d’Eugenie Peach Nectar Frog Leg Croquette, Tart of Fall, Black Walnut Brioche Whole Grain and Olive Breads, Salted Butter from a Small local farm “Surprise Exquisite” Truffle Zephyr as a Cloud on a delicate garden soup … Continue reading →

Posted in Bordeaux, Bread Basket, Dessert, Eugenie les Bains, Foie Gras, Food, France, Ice Cream, Les Prés d'Eugénie, Les Prés d'Eugénie - Michel Guérard, Michel Guerard, Pork, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffles, Vacation

July 4, 2015
7:12 PM
by: Uhockey

Brasserie Leon de Lyon, Lyon France

Brasserie Leon de Lyon Gougeres au Saint-Marcellin et Cervelle de Canut Jus de Mangue, Pomme, Fenouil Baguette with Olive Tapanade Pate en croute Quenelles de brochet Bugnes Cuit Au Moment et Servies Tiedes – Fresh Peach Jam and Whipped Cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Brasserie Leon de Lyon, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, French Toast, Ice Cream, Lyon, Pork, Sweetbreads, Vacation

July 4, 2015
3:46 PM
by: Uhockey

Donuts Factory, Lyon France

Donuts Factory Strawberry Kinder Choco Lait Amande Caramel Popcorn Underwhelmed by donuts earlier in my visit, a surprise considering the overall quality of most of Lyon’s pastries and baked goods, it was with some skepticism that I entered the large … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Donuts Factory, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

July 4, 2015
1:03 PM
by: Uhockey

Georges Blanc, Vonnas France

Georges Blanc Apricot Nectar Baguette, Croissant, Wheat, Cereal Bread with Grand Beurre de Bresse Canapes – Mackerel in Spicy Cream, Candy of Foie Gras with Basil Gel, Snail in Garlic Foam with Crisp Fantasie D’omble Chevalier en Mode Estivale – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Croissant, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Georges Blanc, Gnocchi, Lyon, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation, Vonnas

July 4, 2015
10:49 AM
by: Uhockey

Seve, Lyon France

Seve Baba Au Rhum Raspberry St. Honore Paris Brest with Strawberry and Verbena Pistachio Raspberry Mille-Feuille Iberico Macaron Foie Gras Macaron Morel and Mushroom Macaron Gorgonzola Sesame Macaron Strawberry Macaron, Rum Raisin Macaron, Pistachio Macaron, Salted Caramel Macaron Having already … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Lyon, Macaroon, Pork, Seve, Vacation

July 4, 2015
8:08 AM
by: Uhockey

Le Kitchen Cafe, Lyon France

Le Kitchen Café Iced Espresso, Warm Madelines, Vanilla and Cherry Cake, Pistachio Financier Chocolate Chip Cookie Said by some to offer the best coffee in the city, and open early for breakfast pastries on weekends, it was to tiny The … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, France, Le Kitchen Cafe, Lyon, Madeline, Vacation

July 4, 2015
7:51 AM
by: Uhockey

Festival des Pains par M et Mme Torres, Lyon France

Festival des Pains par M et Mme Torres Butter Croissant Raspberry Beignet Coffee Éclair Baba Au Rhum Frangipane Cake Located at the opposite end of the street from The Confluence, and passed by more than once during my week in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, Festival des Pains, Festival des Pains par M et Mme Torres, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

July 3, 2015
7:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Au Petit Bouchon “Chez Georges,” Lyon France

Au Petit Bouchon “Chez Georges” Vin Rouge Crispy Pork Chitterling Sausage Warm Bread Œufs cocotte au St Marcellin Tripes au vin blanc Quenelle de brochet aux écrevisses Tarte Apricot Considered a local gem, but often discussed by visitors as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Au Petit Bouchon “Chez Georges”, Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Pork, Vacation

July 3, 2015
12:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Régis et Jacques Marcon, Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid France

Régis et Jacques Marcon Le Menu entre Velay et Vivarais Du Sapin, Roi de nos Forets: La Pomme de pin a cueillir, Le Cepe a Ramasser, Cornet fourre a l’hommous de lentilles vertes du Puy, Huitre en gelee de pommes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, France, Ice Cream, Lyon, Régis et Jacques Marcon, Régis Marcon, Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

July 3, 2015
7:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Vert Marc, Chaudes-Aigues France

Vert Marc Laminated Praline Biscuit Apple Tarte Caramel Tarte Butter Croissant Chocolate Baton Having spent a restless night in a humid hotel along the main street of Chaudes-Aigues it was just before dawn that I awoke, and deciding to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Chaudes-Aigues, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation, Vert Marc