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French Laundry

The French Laundry is a French restaurant located in Yountville, California, in the Napa Valley.  The name originated from the building once used as a French steam laundry back in the 1920’s.  In 1994, chef and current owner Thomas Keller bought the location  (he also owns Bouchon, Ad Hoc and Per Se).  Raved as one of the best restaurants in the world by Anthony […]

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Speculoos!!!

Lately I’ve been obsessed with Speculoos, a type of shortcrust biscuit similar to graham crackers, traditionally baked for consumption around St Nicholas’ feast (around December) in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Northern France.  The spices used include pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg.  They are also known as the Airline Cookie, as made famous on Delta Airlines.