Photos…
I’ve just spent near 4 hours uploading over 900 photos to my new Flickr account. I’m not quite done, but most of the fun stuff is there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlesfrench/
Progress, not perfection.
What can I say, these photos speak for themselves. Background: Size 42 Old Navy Jeans. Foreground: Size 36 Old Navy Jeans I haven’t been able to wear the size 36 jeans for 4 years. (Clarification:…
Voice
This is something you’re going to see often, I adore this cd & its companion dvd. Alison Moyet’s Voice It’s a wonderful CD and the concert One Blue Voice are the kind of performances that…
Justice, well at least a little…
I hate her, I hate her so much I won’t print her name here, ever. It’s about god damn time that little skank finally got her wake up call. I hope her 45 days are…
Diet
I’m getting aggravated with my diet, the weight loss has slowed by half, and it’s making me push back my goals. One of which is to be in a certain pair of pants for my…
Privacy
Because the site isn’t totally done yet, we don’t have our privacy disclaimer in place yet. While we do not have the exact wording yet, I can tell you that by registering to comment ,…
Politically INCORRECT
Quentin Tardatino Originally uploaded by Charles French. Fucking around on my Macbook with photobooth, I managed this, which I call “Quentin Tardatino”…. get over it, it’s funny.
Rib Sampler
Rib Sampler Originally uploaded by Charles French. What I ate at dinner last Friday, No way could I finish that, the leftovers fed two for dinner the next night.
Dinner at Blue Smoke
Dinner at Blue Smoke Originally uploaded by Charles French. Last Friday, a great night with good friends, can’t beat it. And for those who think you can’t get real barbecue in Yankee territory, you gotta…
Welcome!
Welcome to the new charlesfrench.com After taking a hiatus for a few years, I’ve decided it’s time to breathe some new life into my dotcom. This is where you’ll find me sharing my recipes, photos,…
A Lunchtime Walk
I was wandering aimlessly today through the Murray Hill section of Manhattan and decided I wanted to have a nice sit-down meal. First I came across a diner, the menu while tempting was not what…
Mango Salsa
Quick, Cinco de Mayo is coming, what are you going to make? Too late for reservations, those should have been made months ago, Del Taco and Corona not your groove. Try some organic tortilla chips…
My Chimichurri
Chimmichurri, used as a marinade for meats in Argentina, I first discovered it as a bread dip at a faux Argentinian restaurant, not knowing any better I just assumed it was a bread dip, which…
Honey Mustard Marinade/Glaze for Chicken
Another great item for a picnic or barbecue, this dish is easily prepared in advance in your oven and chilled for a picnic or done up on a grill on the spot. I love the…
Rustic Potato Salad
I’ts May (yay)! And that means summer picnics are coming up soon, this potato salad uses no mayo, so it’s picnic friendly and it’s also a bit different from your average potato salad because the…
This Chocolate Chip Scone Has A Secret
Scones, so light, so flaky, so delicious, any time of day. I learned the basic recipe used here when I took a six Saturday baking course at The French Culinary institute in NYC. I’ve played…
Jazzy Chazzie’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Cookies, they’re good for you, really! So is chocolate, here I meld them together. This recipe takes another turn later on, this is the ‘basic goodness’ version the ‘amazing added antioxidant version’ will be…
Lamb stewed in red wine, parsnips, and mushrooms
I adore lamb, mushrooms and recently parsnips. I’d never had parsnips until a year or so ago, I had no idea how wonderful they were, how much more carroty than carrots are, nor the divine…
Rigatoni in Gorgonzola Sauce for Emily
Where do you begin with something named after someone…. It starts with having made an adult version of Mac & Cheese, it evolved here and there until I went to Visit Emmy (Emily) in Ohio…
Rigatoni & Cheese in Meat Sauce
Rigatoni, cheese, tomato and meat, with a hint of truffle oil meld together to make a fantastic meal you won’t soon forget. Rigatoni & Cheese in Meat Sauce Ingredients: The Sauce: 1/2 medium large Vidalia…