Seven years ago today, I ran into Ina Garten and Jeffrey at Verjus in Paris. To celebrate, I’m recreating a favorite dish: Brown Butter Asparagus with Toasted Almonds. This simple yet elegant spin on Asperges Amandine is full of rich, nutty flavors, perfect for spring and weeknight meals.
My 20-year love affair with France continues, and Paris never stops enchanting me. Today on the blog, I’m sharing the restaurants, bakeries, and shops that made this trip unforgettable – places I can’t stop dreaming about and can’t wait to return to. These are my forever favorites in the City of Light.
In honor of an upcoming Paris trip, we cooked our way through Ina Garten’s Barefoot in Paris for cookbook club. From classic Boeuf Bourguignon to dreamy profiteroles with salted caramel gelato and warm chocolate sauce, it was a night full of French-inspired favorites and rich, nostalgic Barefoot Contessa flavors.
Paris has long been Ina Garten’s home away from home. This lovingly researched guide explores her favorite spots across the city -from Poilâne bakery to Café de Flore- capturing the charm, flavor, and everyday joy that define her Paris. Perfect for fans of French markets, good bread, and beautiful, simple meals.
Book: — Episode: Barefoot in ParisRating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: Dijon, baguette Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe on Foodnetwork.com
Book: — Episode: Barefoot Contessa in Paris Part DeuxRating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: corn nuts Pricey Ingredients: sea bassHard-to-find: sea bream Recipe on Foodnetwork.com
Book: Barefoot in Paris, page 192 Episode: Rehearsal Dinner Rating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: Intermediate Store-Bought Is Fine: apricot preserves Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: currants Recipe on Foodnetwork.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)
Book: Barefoot in Paris, page 200 Episode: Dinner and a Movie Rating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: Intermediate Store-Bought Is Fine: raspberry sorbet, strawberry ice cream Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: — Recipe on Foodnetwork.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)