Articles by Don Nicholas

Delightful Dill: The Herb That Does It All!

Delightful Dill: The Herb That Does It All!

Dill’s history reads like the passport of a world traveler. Native to the Mediterranean and parts of western Asia, dill (Anethum graveolens) has been enchanting cooks and gardeners for millennia.  
French Strawberry Tart

French Strawberry Tart

Gail and I ended our riverboat journey with a few unforgettable days in Lyon, where we wandered the charming streets, soaking in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. But  
Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu

When Gail and I signed up for a cooking class in Lyon, we expected good food—but what we got was pure magic. We learned to craft Chicken Cordon Bleu, asparagus  
Roasted Root Vegetables à la Provence

Roasted Root Vegetables à la Provence

Of all the dishes we learned to prepare in that Lyonnais cooking class, it was the roasted root vegetables that captured the spirit of the French countryside. Tossed with olive  
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

In a sunlit kitchen in Lyon, amid laughter and the clatter of utensils, Gail and I discovered just how extraordinary simplicity can be. As part of a French cooking class,  
Gail & Don’s French Onion Soup

Gail & Don’s French Onion Soup

Gail and I thought we knew French onion soup—until a quiet lunch at a riverside bistro along the Rhône changed everything. We’d spent the morning wandering cobblestone streets and ancient