Tag Archives: plums

Prunes à l’eau de vie

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Meg

Almost every year towards the end of summer I find myself piling plums into jars, covering them with eau de vie (clear brandy), adding some sugar and sealing them up to be ready in time for the holidays. The jars … Continue reading →

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Prunes poêlées à l’eau de vie

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Meg

Okay, okay, plums are no longer in season — at least, in the northern hemisphere. But when I happened upon some beautiful blue plums (imported from Spain) at the market last Sunday, I couldn’t resist … because I’d seen a … Continue reading →

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Ricotta à la lavande et aux mirabelles

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Meg

Guess what? Even everyday French chefs go out from time to time. Luckily for me there is a cluster of great little bistros in my neighborhood, and none I like better than Au Passage. The other night I had a … Continue reading →

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