Last week at La Domestique we cooked in the moment, celebrating Independence day and cherry season in Colorado. If you’re looking for ideas on what to do with so many cherries, I’ve got a week’s worth here. Just in case you missed anything,...
What’s inspiring me right now? Le Tour de France. That’s right, La Domestique loves cycling and the drama of stage races that force riders to climb mountains like the Pyrenees. I met and fell in love with the husband on my bike. For me, cycling is about...
Where Do Cherries Come From? Cherries are a stone fruit that grows on a tree. The varieties are known as either sweet or sour. Sweet cherries are delicious eaten straight from the tree, while sour cherries are very tart and need to be cooked. The cultivation of...
Clafoutis is one of my favorite things to bake. This rustic dessert originated in the Limousin region of central France. Basically it’s a custard poured over fruit and baked in the oven. Traditionally clafoutis is made with cherries, but apples, pears, berries...
I’ve got 10 creative ideas for using cherries this summer: 1. Cherries on the Cheese & Charcuterie Plate In Ad Hoc at Home, Thomas Keller shares a recipe for Potted Bing Cherries with Balsamic Vinegar and Tarragon. Serve them on a charcuterie plate with...
