easyfrenchfood’s Profile
Recent Comments
French in a Flash: Boeuf aux Carottes
Actually the slang term les boeuf-carottes refers to the police for the police in France - the IGS, or Inspection Générale des Services. There are several different popular explanations for the origin of this term.
I made this with white wine, which I think may be a bit more traditional. Also included might be a calf's foot.
Making Cake Batter ahead of time-bad idea?
Sorry to be such a forum newbie, the link to the canneles is here.
Making Cake Batter ahead of time-bad idea?
Too late to be of use for you this time, but canneles - a sort of French cupcake we could say - actually require that the batter sits for at least 24 hours and it doesn't mind hanging out for several days even. There is no leavening in canneles and therefore no chemical reaction to mess up. Plus they are truly divine and different from anything I've ever had.
See more comments by easyfrenchfood »
Recent Posts
See more posts by easyfrenchfood »
Recent Favorites
easyfrenchfood hasn't favorited a post yet.
Recent Polls
easyfrenchfood hasn't answered any polls yet.
Recent Quizzes
easyfrenchfood hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
About easyfrenchfood
Website: http://www.easy-french-food.com
Location: France
About: Hi - I'm a California girl who's been living, cooking, and eating in France for 17 years now. I started a website last year that I hope helps people interested in French food and culture.
Favorite foods: Anything someone else makes for me.
Last bite on earth: Clean air.

Aioli is made the same way you'd make mayonnaise. The olive oil along with the garlic is what gives aioli its distinct taste.
Frankly I think a lot of people can't abide by the strong taste of olive oil, so I recommend making this with 1/2 vegetable oil and 1/2 olive oil.
Even here in France store bought aioli is nothing like homemade (real) aioli. I do warn you that real aioli is extraordinarily addicting - I find myself dipping everything in it!