We have been working hard to do better at doing our part environmentally. We are often extra enthusiastic at the start of anything new and then fizzle out before we find our way with it. These five ways to add sustainability to your daily routine can be eased in slowly until they feel second nature […]
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Morel Mushrooms in Butter with Leek, Soupy & Asparagus
I had a friend once who foraged bags of morel mushrooms right from his backyard. We feel lucky when we come across them at our local farmers market. I have been told that there are loads of secret mushroom foraging places here in the town where we live…and I’m starting to think I should stalk […]
Jane Green’s Plum Tarte Tatin
When I was younger my mother and I traveled to France to stay with a family whose daughter had come to stay with us. They were (mostly) non-English speaking and we did not speak much French. That never seemed to matter. They were lovely and so good to us while we were there. What I […]
Tea Sandwiches & Cupcakes
Our kids were recently in a small production of Alice in Wonderland. We listened to the music endlessly for two months straight so they could learn their songs. “Alice….in Wonderland…how do you get to Wonderland…” I might be scarred for life. When I think of Alice in Wonderland I think of tea parties. When I […]
Spice Cabinet Redo
What does your spice cabinet look like? Ours was overflowing with unmatched jars and bottles- some new, some old, some we’d be hard pressed to remember buying. They were shoved in their little cabinet one behind the next, without enough room on the little spice jar step stool we bought, and we found it […]
The Hostess with the Mostest
This morning while scrolling through Pinterest I was reminded that…the Holidays are quickly approaching. More quickly than I had let myself realize. Between holiday parties, birthdays (we really get slammed between now and New Year’s) and gifts for all the teachers, instructors & coaches it can become a little overwhelming. Charlotte Julienne has some unique […]
Thanks, MassLive Food for the great interview!
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of sitting down with Shaina Mishkin from Mass Live Food. Here at Charlotte Julienne we are grateful for the time she took to get to know us better and the lovely article she published. If you are not a reader of Mass Live Food you should […]
Spanish Chorizo Potato
Spanish Chorizo is such a great ingredient (not to be confused with its spicy Mexican cousin). Spanish Chorizo is a pork sausage that has been spiced, cured and dried. The key ingredient is paprika which not only gives it a distinct red color, but also a slight heat. This Palacios Chorizo is the best I […]