Viviane Bauquet Farre gives thorough directions on how to air dry fresh herbs and make your own blend of Herbes de Provence. She also shows how to dry Bronze fennel seeds, chili pepper flakes, and herbs for teas and infusions like mint, lemon verbena and lemon balm. The aroma of air-dried herbs is simply unsurpassed.
A watermelon margarita made with Reposado tequila and St. Germain’s elderflower liqueur, the rim is coated with a sugar, salt and ground chipotle – best margarita recipe ever! “Eat the Music” by Kate Bush inspires Viviane Bauquet Farre of Food and Style to create recipes that taste as good as Kate Bush’s song!
Inspired by a visit to Shelburne Farms in Vermont, Viviane Bauquet Farre creates a shiitake mushroom tartine (open-face sandwich) drizzled with a luscious cheddar fondue and served with escarole hearts, baby arugula and a lemon vinaigrette.
A simple yet incredibly delicious side dish: Sautéed haricots verts (French green beans) with baby red potatoes and lemon zest. Viviane even made a video of it to show you how to blanch the beans so they are still crispy and how to sauté the potatoes until perfectly golden-brown. A versatile side dish that everyone loves.
Burgundy okra makes the most delicious shoestring fries. They are crispy and still a bit chewy and incredibly addictive – No slime factor in this okra recipe!
Fresh chickpeas are in season in mid to late summer. They are deliciously tender and pair beautifully with green beans, cranberry beans and heirloom tomatoes to make a salad that truly taste like summer!