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MIMI THORISSON

Day: May 28, 2012

Dessert

Marie-Antoinette’s secrets

The roses in our garden have been the main attraction these days. They are so beautiful and smell like heaven – we have many different types with inviting names like Pierre de Ronsart, magical moment, Sombreuil and Félicité. In Rome a wild rose would be placed on the door of a room where secret matters were discussed. The phrase ‘sub rosa’, means to keep a … Continue reading Marie-Antoinette’s secrets

mimithorissonMay 28, 20125 Comments
Main course

Steak and Béarnaise sauce

If I didn’t live in France anymore, and came back as a visitor, what would I want to eat? I like to play these little ‘short-listing’ games – favourite dishes, restaurants and cities. One of the winners would be steak, French fries and Béarnaise sauce. This is my feel-good Friday night kind of meal – a juicy steak, covered in the best golden sauce, and … Continue reading Steak and Béarnaise sauce

mimithorissonMay 28, 201214 Comments
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