Fresh Whole Grape Leaves: Fresh grape leaves are best picked from grape vines in the late Spring and early Summer (May and June), while they are still tender and unsprayed. … Continued

Spanish Tapa – Patatas Alioli Spanish Potatoes in Garlic Mayonnaise is another very popular Tapa at bars in Spain.  This Spanish Tapa is often served compliments of the house when you order … Continued

  Truffle butter is an excellent and easy way to prepare wild truffles.  Nothing is better than a Perfect Cooked Steak with some truffle butter on top before serving. Also … Continued

  Creole Tartar Sauce is an easy-to-make recipe and tastes so much better than any tartar sauce that you can buy at a store.  Once I got started on making my … Continued

  Dill Mustard Sauce is delicious and there is something about dill that really compliments the delicate flavor of salmon.  It is also excellent with beef preparations and other fish … Continued

Compound Butters – Finishing Butter – Beurre Compose   Flavored Butter is also known as finishing butter, or beurre compos in French.  A compound butter is butter that has been … Continued

    What is cream- Are you confused about the different types of cream available? Let us help you with this guide of cream types and definitions. Cream is a dairy … Continued

  Sweet Onion and Red Pepper Relish – Pickled Chopped Vegetable Relish   Cajun Chow Chow Relish is a spicy relish of pickled chopped vegetables. which contains no ‘filler’ items, … Continued

Mother’s Day Cake Recipe Mother’s Day Cake is likely made by a young person who wants to make a special dessert for Mom on Mother’s Day.  Time is usually in short … Continued

Tea Travels!™… A Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Menu Articles and Photos by Ellen Easton ©2020 – All Rights Reserved Check out more of Ellen Easton’s Tea Travels™ articles and recipes. … Continued

Potato Gratin with Truffle Oil is a velvety elegant and absolutely delicious potato side dish that is very easy to assemble and smells amazing while baking.  The truffle oil brings … Continued

Duchess Potatoes, also known as Pommes de Terre Duchesse, are a simple pureed potato dish that makes a very elegant presentation.  In fact, Duchess Potatoes are a great way to take … Continued

Garlic mashed potatoes – Mashed potatoes are always good, but when flavored with roasted garlic, they are great!  Adding roasted garlic elevates the old-fashioned classic mashed potatoes to new heights.  As … Continued

  Truffled Mashed Potatoes are pure perfection and so elegant to serve!  In France, holiday time means it is truffle time.  As far as I know, there is no better … Continued

Boiled Parsley Potatoes are a wonderful potato dish that can either be served at a fancy meal or enjoy during a family dinner.  The combination of melted butter, garlic, and … Continued