Broccoli. A word that evokes disgust in some and delight in others. I fall into the latter category. There are few things I find as satisfying and delicious as a simple, rich bowl of Cream of Broccoli...

Before I began contributing to Like to Cook I had no idea there was such a variety of food and wine festivals to attend! I try to take advantage of any events in our area. There are always wine...

Food is a pleasure to our senses: its texture, its aroma, its visual appeal and most importantly, its flavor. True flavor is what I seek when I buy food. So, imagine my dismay at discovering something...

A Saturday outing to la Fête de la Bigarade in la Caunette, a small village just up the road from our small village, yielded several kilos of bitter, Seville oranges, also called bigarades. How could...

It's time for Weekend Herb Blogging once again! I haven't participated in a few weeks since I was away from home and therefore, not cooking. This weekend I'm finally back in the kitchen!...

There are many unique holidays in February. Holidays such as Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day and most importantly, National Chocolate Soufflé Day (February 28). February is...

There's a little bit of something for everyone going on this weekend around the globe! Menton, located along the beautiful French Riviera in the south of France, is celebrating the golden lemon...

Chicken in Red Wine Vinegar, or Poulet au Vinaigre, is packed with intensely satisfying flavors. This recipe is a French bistro classic that I make over and over again and never get tired of. It comes...

I've been tagged for a meme by Lia Huber at Swirling Notions in which I'm to reveal Random Truths About Myself. So, here you go...random, silly and sometimes embarrassing tidbits about me....

Originally a Belgian dish, Moules Marinières can be found on restaurant menus in almost every seaside town in France. They are often associated with sitting by the sea in the summertime, but I prefer...

Think you make the most amazing and fabulous cornbread? Think that recipe is worth $5,000 in cash and a $2,500 stainless steel gas range? If so, Martha White and Lodge Cast Iron are looking for you!...

Beets are finally gaining some respect. A beautiful vegetable that is too often considered old fashioned or inedible - especially when dumped unceremoniously out of a can - beets, or beetroot as...

Yesterday I went out to lunch with my sister and three of her friends at au Midi, an unassuming, little French restaurant in Aptos, California. The owners are a couple from Cassis, Muriel and Michel...

Garlic in vast quantities can be enjoyed all weekend in Delray Beach, Florida at the 9th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest. Events include wine tasting, live entertainment, a children's area and...

Thirty five thousand pounds of bananas are flambéd every year at New Orleans' Brennan's Restaurant to make one of their signature dishes, Bananas Foster. The dessert was created in 1951 by...

Each month brings its unique flavors to the farmer's markets. February is no exception. The shortest month of the year offers plenty of healthy fruit, vegetables and seafood, some of which are in...

Happy Mardi Gras! When I crave the food from New Orleans (which is often) I either crack open one of my New Orleans cookbooks or have a look at one of numerous, mouthwatering New Orleans and Louisiana...

Bubble and Squeak is said to have been named for the sound this old English dish of leftovers makes while it's cooking. It is so delicious, easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. I...

Since I'm here in New Orleans I thought I should talk some more about some of the city's unique food traditions. I've already written about Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya and recently made...

The first week of February offers seafood and wine tasting events, a scrumptious sounding chocolate festival and of course, Carnival celebrations around the world! Portland, Oregon plays host to the...