Beef short ribs are one of our favourite cuts of meat to braise. While making some duck confit a while ago, the idea of cooking beef short ribs in the same fashion came to mind. The result was some of the most tender and moist short ribs we have ever had either at home or in a restaurant. This is a must try recipe for any short rib lover.

Beef French

8:50 AM

This pizza was created for the YYC Pizza Week 2015 Blogger Challenge and it's a fantastic one at that.  It is our opinion that you can never have enough duck; enter the 'Duck Duck Deuce' pizza. This doubly decadent duck creation is the perfect way to herald in the cooler months.  It features earthy morel mushrooms, ricotta, tender duck confit and duck rillete-foie gras quenelles atop a foie gras spread.  The sweet and tangy fig-balsamic reduction and fresh pea shoots balance out the richness.  This luxurious pizza is surprisingly easy to re-create as we document below.

YYC Pizza Week is an annual fundraiser for Calgary Meals on Wheels where restaurants across the city enter into a friendly competition for best pizza in several categories.  We have submitted our "lucky" duck pizza in hopes of victory. Please visit the YYC Pizza Week website for full details and vote for us!

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8:26 AM

Duck confit is a favourite of ours- the rich, moist and tender meat makes this way of preparing duck ultra luxurious.  If you have enough time on your hands, it's also surprisingly easy to make.  Duck confit is wonderful on its own but can be used in salads, ravioli and even pizza.

Duck French

7:14 AM

Overall - 8.5/10
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Food - 8.5/10
Service - 8.5/10
Ambiance - 9/10

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9:35 AM

Overall - 9.5/10
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Food - 9.5/10
Service - 9.5/10

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11:28 AM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 9/10

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2:42 PM

Recently we were invited to write a guest blogger article on Calgary's "Top 5 "for Taste Trekkers.  Our love for French food inspired us to write "The Top 5 French Bistros in Calgary", highlighting our favourite bistros to date.  What is your favourite French restaurant?  Do you have a Top 5 list of food experiences for Calgary or your city?

(The fresh produce of sun dappled Aix-en-Provence)

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8:42 AM

Chicken is a meat that can be bland and dry if not cooked right.  This recipe ensures that the chicken is moist and flavourful.  Coq au Vin is a traditional slow-cooking French dish that has the chicken braise in typically red wine (can vary depending on the region of France you're in), bacon, mushrooms, onions and herbs (in our case, thyme and sage).

Chicken French

4:25 PM

Overall - 7.5/10
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Food - 7/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 8/10

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10:46 AM

Overall - 8/10
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Food - 8.5/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance 8/10

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4:58 PM

Overall - 7.5/10
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Food - 7/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 8/10

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8:20 PM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 8.5/10

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7:40 PM

Since returning from France, one of the places that I find myself thinking about the most is Nice. Right on the Mediterranean coast the sun, sea and amazing food and produce are enough make me consider moving there permanently. During the week of our visit we rented an apartment steps away from the famous produce market of the old town. Here is a recipe for Niçoise salad that was made with all the best ingredients that market had to offer, including fresh lettuce, briny olives, green beans and a dressing made with the local olive oil and a black truffle Dijon mustard.

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7:26 PM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 8.5/10

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8:20 PM

Overall - 7.5/10
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Food - 7/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance 8/10

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9:00 PM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 8/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance- 9/10

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3:30 PM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 9/10

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10:45 PM

Overall - 8/10
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Food - 8/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 8/10

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3:46 PM

Do you have any recommendations for memorable dishes and/or great places to eat in France?  

-Paris
-Tours & surrounding area (Loire Valley)
-Toulouse
-Aix-en-Provence & surrounding area
-Nice
-Monaco
-Antibes
-Strasbourg

Au Pied du Cochon (Paris)- charcuterie.  Amazing.

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12:12 PM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 9/10

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7:02 PM