Summer is about that

Strawberry Flan with Orange and Coconut Milk, a recipe from my book My French Family Table
Strawberry Flan with Orange and Coconut Milk, a recipe from my book My French Family Table
Despite its relaxed and slower feel, summer remains a busy time of the year in our household. I am literally tied to the garden. It's the time when so many wonderful produce become also available at farmer markets' stands. Invariably, I get more than I need and cook a storm in the kitchen. We love it.
Strawberry picking with my children
Strawberry picking with my children
Sometime in June, I took Lulu and Rémy--his first time--strawberry picking. I had forgotten how sweet it is to watch a young child discovery a strawberry field for the first time. As to her, Lulu is now a champion strawberry picker! I am loving that age of hers when she is so proud to help with these summery activities.
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Jam
Together, we baked strawberry tarts, made strawberry flan and jams, and I filled bags with the leftovers and froze them, with the intention o making fresh strawberry sorbet--a classic recipe I like to fix quickly to finish a meal.
Strawberry Sorbet
Strawberry Sorbet
And then with raspberries, we made more ice cream when friends came over for a meal.
Coconut ice cream with raspberry swirl, a recipe from my book My French Family Table
Coconut ice cream with raspberry swirl, a recipe from my book My French Family Table
This week, I also have book events happening. On Friday July 22nd, I will be talking about my book and signing copies at Porter Square Books in Cambridge (MA), starting at 7 PM. If you live around, come and say hello. I'd be delighted to meet you. Bonne semaine ! And of course, lots of love and thoughts are going to my people in France right now, and everywhere where violence and crimes arise. Always hopeful for a better and happier world for us and our children.

3 Comments

  • Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today ·

    I did some strawberry picking with my daughter, it was such an amazing experience.

  • E. Thai ·

    Haven't seen you in this space for a long while. Welcome back! I love picking any kind of fruits or veggies. This year the wild blackberries growing around our marina (Chattanooga, TN) were unbelievably sweet and in such abundance. I made blackberry jams with them using Christine Ferber's recipe. Fabulous!

  • Lisa Casey ·

    I have been cooking from your new book and I love all the recipes! Everything comes out perfectly and tastes delicious! I get so many compliments when I cook from your books. Thank you for your creativity in cooking and photography. It's a treat to read your blog. Your photos inspired some lovely memories. When my sons were young we always "strawberry picked" here in RI. What a difference in taste and texture! What a job to keep them from devouring the entire berry basket before reaching home!