flammkuchen & my french life
i wasn’t sure how i was going to pull this one off since there’s nothing really french about my life. all i knew was that i wanted in on winning this fabulous book by vicki archer. it’s easy, go here if you want in too.
i thought about telling one of my many stories of when in france but there are so many other guides or bloggers that are doing that way better than i ever could-
my melange:: getting the most out of your french adventure and infusing european culture into your lifestyle
paris parfait::with added insight into french life and culture
tongue in cheek:: french antiques and stories of and american mother and her french family-i read this one every morning with my coffee
le petit cabinet de curiosites:: shop your heart out here, french antiques and european fabrics galore!
tarte flambée
tarte flambée, or flammkuchen in german, is a specialty of alsace, an eastern region in france that borders germany. it is a favorite savory dish here in our region and often served in the winter at open or christmas markets. the name comes from the method of baking translating to ”baked in flames”, it is served fresh out a wood fire oven.
it is quite easy to make at home too in your own oven. it is always a big hit in ours! that’s about as french as we get around here.
Amy http://petticoat-lane.blogspot.com
November 9th, 2007 at 9:47 pmoh it makes me wish I was more interested in learning French at school. *sigh* oh well, perhaps I can go back and do it all over again, I SO would like to
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
November 10th, 2007 at 12:20 amOh my dear! I feel so continental!! Zooming around Paris and this delicious looking and sounding German dish…..
thank you! and thank you for your oh so sweet comments while I have been away this week.
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
November 10th, 2007 at 1:07 amOh yes elsa!! I love tarte flammkuchen. I made one even a few months ago. Think I’ll give it another whirl!! Thank you for your lovely letter. You’re a sweet and lovely girl~woman!
Melanie http://www.enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr
November 10th, 2007 at 2:45 pmI lvoe this tarte flambée . For me it looks like the begining of winter.
It is so good but not good for the diet
Sonia
November 11th, 2007 at 11:02 amYummy, yummy, yummy Elsa! Sounds delicious. I think I have all the ingredients but the ham in the house. I’m going out to get some to try this tonight!
somepinkflowers http://somepinkflowers.typepad.com/
November 12th, 2007 at 2:40 pmwhat do you mean
**nothing really french about my life**
you are wrong, maybe…
as
you have such STYLE
i can see it from here!
is that not french?
hummmm….
yes, it is.