Day 3394 (Thursday) 24th September 2026 These pictures are of Cap Ferrat It was another lovely day and we went down to the square for lunch in Les Palmiers. It clouded over a bit this afternoon but it was still warm. Here are the rest of the French recipes… Mille Fuille Also known as a Napoleon, this decadent stacked French dessert layers on the butter — first in the flaky puff pastry, then in the rich, vanilla-flecked pastry cream. Kouign-amann This buttery, flaky laminated pastry balances a deeply caramelised exterior with plenty of salt and a touch of cinnamon. High-quality European-style butter is the key to recreating this Brittany specialty at home. Chicken Chasseur Simply seasoned pieces of chicken are browned until golden, then simmered with a garlicky, olive-spiked tomato pan sauce and served with crusty baguette for this bold braise from southern France. Duck à l’Orange The origins of duck à l’orange are debated, but the dish is closely linked to canard à la bigarade, a...
