August is a favorite month for picking wild blackberries at Three Feathers. Our French family enjoys this same privilege in Normandy where blackberries are plentiful. We are always on the lookout for good recipes to make with this dark tangy fruit besides jam and jellies and this particular blackberry pie recipe, slightly modified from a Cook’s Illustrated “All-Time Best Fruit … Read More
Simply Szechuan | Stir Fry by Oscar
Elise Prudhomme, Three Feathers partner, lives overseas in France with her family of three young adult sons, to whom she transmitted her culinary passion at an early age. In a world where how and what to eat is an increasing concern, not to mention balancing a student budget and eating healthy, Elise is thrilled to share some of her sons’ … Read More
Pan Bagnat, Two Versions
Pan Bagnat, literally Bathed Bread, is a sandwich originating from the French region of Provence which is very popular in Nice. The bagnat is a round crusty bread that absorbs juices without falling apart. The interior of the loaf is removed and filled with a variety of ingredients such as an anchovy-based vegetable salad with hard boiled eggs known as … Read More
Simple Salmon with Sour Cream Herb Dressing and Fresh Berries
Simple Salmon with Sour Cream Herb Dressing and Oregon Berries This recipe is inspired by the French salmon eaters in our family across the Atlantic, two of whom produce smoked salmon professionally and provide us with a steady source of delicious fish throughout the year. This on-the-go recipe is a perfect summertime standby designed to feed any quantity of people … Read More
Cynthia’s Spring Rolls
Cynthia has elaborated this variation of spring rolls from a recipe that a Vietnamese friend taught her to make many years ago. Perfect for a buffet, light lunch or hot summer evening meal, these spring rolls are delicious served a watercress, fennel and baby greens salad and a bottle of our first vintage 2016 Three Feathers Pinot Noir. This recipe … Read More