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Mussels with Saffron and Tomatoes
I love, love, love mussels. They’re so easy to make and inexpensive yet feel so indulgen. They’re a great addition to our Spanish tapas menu. This recipe combines saffron and tomatoes, making for a scrummy broth that you’ll want to sop up with lots of good crusty bread. Starting with clean fresh mussels is key….
Crudités a la Club 55 in St. Tropez
This time last year my husband and I were in France on a three-week adventure. I had to work the first week and was attending the Cannes Festival of Creativity — an amazing experience and an incredible way to conduct business. My hubby explored Cannes and lived his best life. I benefitted, however, because he’d identify…
Classic Spanish Flan
Ok, so I have a second food and movie reference. One of my favorite scenes in Volver – another Pedro Almodóvar where food features prominently — is of Penelope Cruz carrying a metal pale full of flan! I’d never seen flan served that way. Flan or crème caramel, is one of my favorite desserts. Creamy…
