Oui, Chef.
When I was a little girl, growing up in Lyon, the French capital of gastronomy, we had 3 chefs. When I say we, I am not referring to my parents’ household, it is the republican we: we as a nation. The...
View ArticleEating New Foods on the Road
It is so easy in 2008 even in other countries to never eat local food. American food and restaurants is worldwide now and if you go the right cities you can have mcdonalds, KFC, Taco Bell and more! On...
View ArticleA Culinary Tour-Week 1
Greeting fellow foodies and culinary lovers, This is my first blog on Gourmandia and I am thrilled to begin sharing my culinary adventures with all of you! I have to admit, it has taken me until now to...
View ArticleThe Stars of Michelin
In America where the thinking has always been that bigger means better, a tire company out of France, who also happens to be the world’s foremost authority on culinary expertise, is here to show us...
View ArticleA Culinary Tour-Week 2
Greetings my fellow foodies! Let me begin by thanking those of you that left me your delightful comments regarding my first “official” blog and week 1 of the Culinary Tour; Anna’s Taqueria. As a...
View ArticleThe Glamour of Brasseries
My first visit to Paris (not Tennessee or Texas-although I have been to both), was an educational experience, to say the least. I am not referring to Notre Dame, Sacré-Coeur, or the Eiffel Tower,...
View ArticleWorldwide Menu Options
For those traveling abroad, sometimes the lifestyle and customs of a particular country can be confusing and frustrating. This article will give you an explanation of dining abroad and some of the menu...
View ArticleWorldwide Dining Options
For those traveling abroad, sometimes the lifestyle and customs of a particular country can be confusing and frustrating. This article will give you an explanation of dining abroad and some of the...
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What is a Michelin Chef?
An early copy of The Michelin Guide Gourmandia.com is known for its video recipes from Michelin chefs. “But,” many people ask, “what is a Michelin chef?” Utmost Honor from an Unlikely Source When you...
View ArticleChop Suey
Did you know that most “Chinese Food” we get in our favorite restaurants is actually Chop Suey which is essentially the trash of other dishes? Its an interesting history. When Chinese cooks came to...
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