Stories by Marguerite Lavigne
20 stories
Pan-Roasted Heritage Pork Chops with Melted Shallots, Crisp Apples & Cider-Dijon Pan Sauce
Thick-cut pork chops meet sweet-tart apples and a silky cider-Dijon reduction in this cozy, vibrant French-meets-California bistro dish.
September 20, 2026
Crispy Duck Leg Confit with Burst Grapes and Meyer Lemon
Rich duck leg confit roasted until the skin shatters, paired with sweet California grapes, caramelized shallots, and a bright Meyer lemon-thyme reduction.
September 18, 2026
Golden State Bistro: Crisp Fuyu Persimmon & Comté Salade
Celebrate autumn's sweetest treasure with honeyed Fuyu persimmons, buttery avocado, nutty Comté, and a bright tangerine vinaigrette.
September 16, 2026
Bistro Fig, Shaved Fennel & Warm Walnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Salade
A vibrant celebration of early autumn featuring jammy Kadota figs, crisp shaved fennel, and warm walnut-crusted chèvre medallions.
September 14, 2026
Sun-Drenched Bistro Poached Eggs with Melted Leeks, Crisp Lardons & Meyer Lemon Hollandaise
Silky poached eggs over warm, buttery melted leeks with vibrant Meyer lemon and smoky lardons.
September 12, 2026
Crisp Pear, Endive & Roquefort Bistro Salade
A love letter to Parisian café lunches refreshed with golden California light and bright, crisp autumn flavors.
September 10, 2026
Autumn in Santa Monica: My Delicata & Castelfranco Salade
Tender caramelized delicata, bitter Castelfranco, and crispy Bayonne ham meet sun-drenched Meyer lemon chèvre in this West Coast French love letter.
September 8, 2026
Late Summer Magic: Pan-Seared Black Mission Figs & Crispy Halloumi Salade
Caramelized figs, squeaky golden halloumi, and crisp chicories come together in this ultimate California-French bistro lunch.
September 6, 2026
Roasted Butternut Squash Bistro Salade with Jammy Eggs & Warm Pancetta-Shallot Vinaigrette
A love letter to early autumn bistro lunches, marrying caramelized roasted butternut squash with bitter frisée, crisp apples, and rich jammy eggs in a sizzling pancetta-shallot dressing.
September 4, 2026
Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone
Crisp puff pastry meets bright Meyer lemon mascarpone and jammy roasted figs for the ultimate California-meets-Paris breakfast.
September 2, 2026
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Blackberries, Charred Shallots & Pink Grapefruit Gastrique
Parisian bistro elegance meets the California sun in this stunning duck breast dish featuring blackberries, charred shallots, and a bright pink grapefruit gastrique.
August 31, 2026
Raspberry and Meyer Lemon-Thyme Brown Butter Financiers
Crisp edges, nutty brown butter, and a sunny West Coast twist make these Parisian classics impossible to resist.
August 29, 2026
Seared Bavette Steak & Heirloom Tomato Salade
A vibrant Parisian bistro classic given a sun-drenched California twist with avocado and warm shallot vinaigrette.
August 27, 2026
Pan-Seared Day-Boat Scallops with Melted Leeks & Sparkling Wine Pan Sauce
Plump sea scallops seared to golden perfection over silky melted leeks, brought to life with a bright, butter-mounted sparkling wine pan sauce.
August 25, 2026
Rustic Late-Summer Plum & Lemon-Thyme Danishes
Flaky puff pastry, velvety almond frangipane, and sweet plums come together for the ultimate California-French morning treat.
August 23, 2026
Sunny Apricot & Orange Blossom Oranaises
Bring a little Parisian bistro sunshine to your breakfast table with crisp puff pastry, orange blossom frangipane, and jammy California apricots.
August 21, 2026
Pan-Seared Duck Breast & Fresh Fig Bistro Salade
Crispy duck breast meets sweet Black Mission figs and creamy avocado in this sun-drenched French-Californian bistro masterpiece.
August 19, 2026
Blackberry & Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche Brioche Bressane
A sun-drenched California twist on the classic Lyonnais morning pastry, featuring plump August blackberries and tangy Meyer lemon crème fraîche.
August 17, 2026
Pan-Seared Pacific Halibut with Sweet Corn Coulis & Sungold-Avocado Vierge
Golden pan-seared halibut over velvety sweet corn coulis, crowned with a vibrant Sungold tomato and avocado vierge. Pure late-summer bistro magic with a West Coast twist.
August 15, 2026
Sun-Drenched Chèvre Chaud with Heirloom Tomatoes and Meyer Lemon Vierge
Bring the warmth of a Parisian patio to your table with crispy warm goat cheese, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and a bright Meyer lemon vierge.
August 13, 2026