Have u had goose bumps and felt sexy speaking a language. Well, I am sure if you did it must be French. There is something about Paris and France that gives me goose bumps . The language, the food and the culture, so romantic and beautiful.. I have been obsessed off late with everything and anything French. I have been reading a book Lunch in Paris - A love story with recipes by Elizabeth Bard and its one of the best books because it is set in France, has a love story and even better has great recipes !!! Isn't that just "C'est Magnifique !!!"
I couldn help but write about it. In each chapter the author talks about her rendezvous with Pairs, her boyfriend-fiance-husband and with french food. After each chapter follow the tried and tested recipes, my favorite is the Moroccan Mint Tea . I know this is not typical french, but I do promise to cook up some other recipes ( typical french) in a few days. For now , lets get on with the Moroccan Mint Tea
I tried this recipe , after a tiring long hike and I absolutely enjoyed the flavors. Here's what you'll need to make it
2 tbsp loose gunpowder green tea
1 bunch of mint on stem ( 7 to 8 sprigs)
4-5 sugar cubes
2 cups boiling water
Pine nuts to serve
A few drops of orange flower extract (optional)
Place loose tea at the bottom of a teapot. Add some boiling water swish around the pot and rinse the tea. Drain out the water through the sprout slowly. Wash the mint thoroughly, place it in the teapot along with the sugar cubes and add the 2 cups of boiling water. Let it seep for around 5 minutes. In a crystal/glass teacup place pine nuts at the bottom, with a few drops of orange flower extract. I did not have the extract so I made it without, but if you do go ahead and add it, just a drop as it is very strong. Pour your tea high above the glass slowly into the glass. You might want to use a tea strainer while doing this.
I learnt from Elizabeth Bard that pouring tea slowly from high above is not only a gimmick for impressing your husband :), but also this process aerates the tea allowing it cool and release the sweet flavor of the mint. I did not take a picture of the tea, but I will make it again in the next few weeks and will update soon. But I do hope you enjoy the sweetness of the mint and the crunchiness of the pine nuts while drinking the tea.
As a bonus, I have included a video I found on New York Times today about an American food cart in Paris, I hope you enjoy ( at least in video) the smell, sights, sounds and visuals of Pairs and food.
As the french say Bon Appétit et Au Revoir..
I couldn help but write about it. In each chapter the author talks about her rendezvous with Pairs, her boyfriend-fiance-husband and with french food. After each chapter follow the tried and tested recipes, my favorite is the Moroccan Mint Tea . I know this is not typical french, but I do promise to cook up some other recipes ( typical french) in a few days. For now , lets get on with the Moroccan Mint Tea
I tried this recipe , after a tiring long hike and I absolutely enjoyed the flavors. Here's what you'll need to make it
2 tbsp loose gunpowder green tea
1 bunch of mint on stem ( 7 to 8 sprigs)
4-5 sugar cubes
2 cups boiling water
Pine nuts to serve
A few drops of orange flower extract (optional)
Place loose tea at the bottom of a teapot. Add some boiling water swish around the pot and rinse the tea. Drain out the water through the sprout slowly. Wash the mint thoroughly, place it in the teapot along with the sugar cubes and add the 2 cups of boiling water. Let it seep for around 5 minutes. In a crystal/glass teacup place pine nuts at the bottom, with a few drops of orange flower extract. I did not have the extract so I made it without, but if you do go ahead and add it, just a drop as it is very strong. Pour your tea high above the glass slowly into the glass. You might want to use a tea strainer while doing this.
I learnt from Elizabeth Bard that pouring tea slowly from high above is not only a gimmick for impressing your husband :), but also this process aerates the tea allowing it cool and release the sweet flavor of the mint. I did not take a picture of the tea, but I will make it again in the next few weeks and will update soon. But I do hope you enjoy the sweetness of the mint and the crunchiness of the pine nuts while drinking the tea.
As a bonus, I have included a video I found on New York Times today about an American food cart in Paris, I hope you enjoy ( at least in video) the smell, sights, sounds and visuals of Pairs and food.
As the french say Bon Appétit et Au Revoir..
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