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#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 13: Tarte au citron (Lemon Tart)
For this deliciously sweet tart, I reflect on the versatility of the French word pâte, the origins of English 'yolk', and colour perception.

Hannah Lawrence
Nov 14, 20193 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 12: Pain d’épices (French Spiced Loaf)
French Spiced Loaf - a comforting, sticky, bake perfect for the cooler weather. One ingredient caused a lot of bother 'quatre épices'

Hannah Lawrence
Nov 7, 20192 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 11: Zâalouk (Moroccan Aubergine Salad)
Can 'salt and pepper' be standalone instructions? Plus what is 'bear's garlic' and why is it known as that?

Hannah Lawrence
Oct 31, 20192 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 10: Raclette
A cheese-fuelled post about this Swiss dish, the challenge of translating 'convivialité', some great French idioms.

Hannah Lawrence
Oct 23, 20193 min read


Original raclette recipe - a translation from Hervé Cuisine
My translation from French to English of Recette de la Raclette originale (original raclette recipe), from Hervé Cuisine.

Hannah Lawrence
Oct 23, 20193 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 9: Basque Piperade
What's the difference between 'piment doux' and 'poivron', plus unusual examples of concision in French with some fantastic culinary verbs

Hannah Lawrence
Oct 15, 20193 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 8: Squash and Sweet Potato Crumble
Are savoury crumbles more common in France than the UK? What's really the difference between a squash and pumpkin?

Hannah Lawrence
Oct 9, 20193 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 7: Light Mushroom Pâté
What's a Parisian mushroom? Find out about this special mushroom variety, as I reflect on why urban growing is becoming more popular.

Hannah Lawrence
Oct 5, 20192 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 6: Daube de bœuf (Red Wine Beef Stew)
Making my version of daube de boeuf, I consider cultural differences in terms of meat cuts, and words with new meaning in cooking.

Hannah Lawrence
Sep 24, 20193 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 5: Tomato Tarte Tatin
This week I made Tomato Tarte Tatin,and reflected on how best to translate badigeonner - should the mustard be slathered, spread or covered?

Hannah Lawrence
Sep 21, 20192 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 4: langues de chat biscuits
#ThatTranslatorCanCook - or can they?! Week 4 was a bit of a baking failure as I attempted to make langues de chat biscuits

Hannah Lawrence
Sep 14, 20195 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 3: Breton Buckwheat Galettes (Galettes de Sarrasin/Blé Noir)
Ensuring the recipe sounds appealing, and translating humour. Discover the challenges in translating this classic Breton Galettes Recipe.

Hannah Lawrence
Sep 7, 20195 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook: week 2: Niçoise Salad
Is the average UK cook expected to have less cooking knowledge than the average French cook? This and other thoughts on niçoise salad.

Hannah Lawrence
Aug 31, 20192 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook week 1: Grandmother's Cherry Clafoutis
Butter varieties, oven temperatures, vanilla sugar, and more - hear about the translation challenges, ingredient substitutions, and more.

Hannah Lawrence
Aug 24, 20194 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook participants
See who is taking part in the #ThatTranslatorCanCook challenge, and follow their posts.

Hannah Lawrence
Aug 24, 20191 min read


#ThatTranslatorCanCook: how I set myself a crazy recipe translation and cooking challenge
#thattranslatorcancook: a recipe translation and cooking challenge. Translate and cook/bake a recipe a week for a whole year.

Hannah Lawrence
Aug 21, 20192 min read
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