bread

Chocolate Pastry

September 23, 2009 by Sophie G

A traditional French custom is to have a mid-afternoon snack of very strong coffee and a pastry or bread. Brioches are yeast breads rich in eggs and butter. They make delicious snacks and are generally eaten warm with unsalted butter and jam. Brioches are also available in American bakeries that sell French breads and pastries.

The recipe on below will make a snack that is something like the French brioche. If you are not able to shop at a French bakery, you can bake this very special treat.

Curried Chickpeas

August 28, 2009 by Daniel C

Dal is the Hindi word for pulses, those versatile beans, lentils, and peas that are such an important part of the Indian diet. Most Indians have some kind of dal at almost every meal.