Semiserious Chefs

If you’re thinking about learning to speak French – or any other language for that matter; please keep reading because I’m going to share with you a few things I’ve come to understand about learning a different language. You see, I’ve been honing (haha, yeah right) my French for a couple years now by utilizing […]

About 6 months ago I was introduced to the idea of Winemaker’s Duck (Canard à la Vigneronne) through Saveur Magazine. GOOD STUFF! Although I haven’t had the chance to try it yet, the concept is quite simple; concord grapes, shallots, thyme, and a duck for roasting. Ironically there is no wine involved at all, but […]

What can I say about these famous French pancakes? Well it turns out, probably a lot. My interest in the French culture and culinary arts has grown considerably over the last couple years, so why not spend some time discussing these delicious breakfast treats with everyone else?

The third day of our vacation, we learn more about the history of the Clear Lake Resort in Nice, explore the western shore of Clear Lake, visit the Lakeport fire station, and go swimming in California in December. (Nathan is slowly learning to swim.) I try my hand at some unique French cooking, (Frog Legs!), […]

This sauce (pronounced greh-no-blue-os) originates comes from the French town of Grenoble. Very tangy by itself it pairs well with mild fish, and is perfectly rounded off with a topping of fresh parsley. Although most commonly cooked with fish or seafood it can, however, be served over a huge variety of dish choices, (see below) […]

Today marked our third Vlog. We finished our 4 day weekend with a third day of pressure washing and scraping paint to prep our property for fresh paint. It’s just a crappy job. I wish I could say we were totally done with it. You also get to watch Mr. Nathan play in a puddle […]

I can’t say that I watch a ridiculous amount of TV, but of the TV that I watch for my sole enjoyment, a ridiculous amount of it is food related. Add to that near daily walks past a beautifully wooded block on our street I certainly cannot help but notice all the wonderful eatables we […]

I discovered this sauce in one of my favorite go-tos, “The French Market Cookbook” and was very excited to have the first opportunity to use it last Thanksgiving. Not only was it the perfect dip for our steamed artichoke leaves then, but I have been repeatedly making it since for a whole variety of uses. […]

Christmas in our home is usually a very pleasant event. Each of our families are kind, loving, and gracious, and although we lead a pretty simple life, (the three of us as a family,) there will always be a few fun spoils under our tree. We have more than enough and are never truly in […]

Andrew Thanksgiving, that means three things around this house. First, it’s a day for us to reflect and be thankful for everything we’ve been given, and not take anything for granted no matter how menial it may seem. Second, and this is very important, it means a long weekend for us. Hurrah! But also, it […]