Classic French Platters

French culture and cuisine are intertwined. Good food is a favorite topic of conversation and taking a 2-hour lunch break is still the norm.

l'assiette français

I

cornichons (tart pickles)

roasted garlic cloves

picholine olives

lucque olives

niçoise olives

optional:

ham

brie

baguette

whole grain mustard

II

grilled asparagus salad

mushrooms with garlic and herbs

French cocktail assortment olives

dry-cured black beldi (Moroccan olives with complex flavor and texture)

marinated garlic cloves

optional:

semi-firm cheese

boule bread (rustic loaf shape bread)

Ajoutez un peu de vin et voilà!

(Add some wine and voilà)

(fall 2013)

Mike and Judy tried some French pasta* cheeses in
St. Jean-de-Luz 
(across the boarder from northern Spanish-Basque Country, in the French-Basque Country)

*Trader Joe's store has the green pasta cheese-much cheaper than what we paid! Mike bought some green and red cheeses and waked away 32€ less in his pocket.