March 10, 2012.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Condiments, Recipes.

Photos and Recipe Credit: Chef Viviane Bauquet Farre – FoodandStyle.com It’s funny… In the last several years the trend towards homemade, organic and generally unprocessed foods has affected home cooks across the country. This is true in my own kitchen. But what is funny… is I still catch myself buying pre-made, processed condiments like mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. And I use these condiments on so many dishes. There...

July 22, 2011.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Cocktails, Contributing Chefs.

You know summer has arrived when your finger tips are consistently stained from the sweetness of fresh cherries. The seasonal deliciousness of this fruit was used in a refreshing mojito by Chef Vivianne Bauquet Farre on her beautiful site, Food and Style.  The result is a unique twist of the usual mojito that is perfect for a summer evening on your deck. Bing Cherry Mojito – Recipe serves 2 active time: 10 min 1/2 large lime...

June 22, 2011.   Categories Appetizers, Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Favorites, Salads, Seasonal Vegetables, Summer, Vegetarian.

“Perfectly vine-ripened seasonal sweet tomatoes with melt-in your mouth mozzarella and a spicy olive oil command the attention of your taste buds.” This is how Chef Viviane Bauquet Farre describes one of her favorite seasonal salads she makes at least once a week when tomatoes are ripe and in season. Fresh, simple and healthy… this salad will become one of your summer favorites too. Be sure to visit Viviane’s website...

June 8, 2011.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Featured, Light / Healthy, Seasonal Vegetables, Summer, Vegetarian.

  Who doesn’t love asparagus this time of year? It’s one of my favorite vegetables and I love it prepared just about every way possible. However, roasting it is probably my favorite. It enhances the flavor and leaves just a little bit of that fresh, firm crunch. Chef Viviane Bauquet Farre takes the simple roasted asparagus and pairs it with a wonderful vinaigrette and Valencia oranges. I think I have a new favorite way to...

December 30, 2010.   Categories By Holiday, Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Christmas, Cocktails, Desserts, Frozen Drinks and Cocktail Pops, Ice Cream, New Years.

An elegant New Years spin on the ice cream float, this beautiful raspberry champagne fizz by Chef Viviane Banquet Farre will delight your guests. It’s so easy to make, you can actually enjoy your party instead of worrying about preparing and serving dessert. I was not surprised to find such a lovely and festive idea on Viviane’s website, which is appropriately named – Food and Style.  With a flair for all things beautiful...

April 10, 2010.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Cocktails, Southwestern / Mexican.

Yellow Watermelon Margarita with Chipotle Rim   Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com Thoughts From Viviane:  I had other plans for the fragrant watermelon I’d bought at the farmers’ market last Sunday, but Kate Bush’s song “Eat the music” inspired me to make a sinfully delicious cocktail, one that is sure to make your taste buds sing… I also thought the watermelon...