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Read more about the article Where It All Began

Where It All Began

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: May 24, 2026
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov

June always brings a certain sense of reflection. The seasons shifting, the year fully unfolding, and the feeling that something meaningful is on the horizon. This year is especially significant…

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Read more about the article Why Bistros Matter: The Social Role of Fine Food Without Formality

Why Bistros Matter: The Social Role of Fine Food Without Formality

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: February 1, 2026
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov

There’s something quietly powerful about a bistro. It is not a place of pomp and circumstance. No fine dining service for the sake of formality. Not a room where you…

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Read more about the article In Praise of the Humble Fig

In Praise of the Humble Fig

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: November 29, 2025
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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Figs are one of those ingredients that quietly sneak up on you. The kind that you toss into a pan “just to see,” and suddenly the whole dish tastes deeper,…

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Read more about the article Riding Out the Slow Season, Together

Riding Out the Slow Season, Together

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: September 12, 2025
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov

If you’ve lived in Palm Springs long enough, you know the rhythm of our desert home. The energy shifts when the temperatures rise. Snowbirds fly north, summer locals scatter, visitors…

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Read more about the article In Cocoa We Trust: A Chef’s Take on Chocolate

In Cocoa We Trust: A Chef’s Take on Chocolate

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: June 28, 2025
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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Let’s talk chocolate. No, not the waxy bar from the mini mart. I mean real chocolate. The kind that makes your eyes close involuntarily with the first bite. The kind…

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Read more about the article A Table for Everyone: A Freddie’s Kitchen Philosophy

A Table for Everyone: A Freddie’s Kitchen Philosophy

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: June 7, 2025
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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At Freddie’s Kitchen, inclusivity isn’t a trend or a buzzword. It’s the way we live, cook, and serve. It’s in the way we greet our guests, in the way we…

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Read more about the article A Day in the Life of Chef Frederic: Behind the Scenes at Freddie’s Kitchen

A Day in the Life of Chef Frederic: Behind the Scenes at Freddie’s Kitchen

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: February 10, 2025
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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as observed by Deb Pierrel Running a French bistro in Palm Springs, CA is more than just creating beautiful dishes - it’s a daily rhythm of preparation, creativity, and connection.…

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Read more about the article The Joyful Art of Food and Wine Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven (or at Least in Your Glass)

The Joyful Art of Food and Wine Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven (or at Least in Your Glass)

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: December 21, 2024
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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Let’s face it—food and wine are a dynamic duo. Like peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, my wife and I, or Netflix and procrastination, some things are just better…

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Mushrooms

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: August 30, 2024
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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If there is one product associated with autumn, it is the mushroom! A ray of sunshine appears after the storm? In all the forests of France, people put on their…

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Stay Cool and Eat Fresh This Summer

  • Post author:Deb Pierrel
  • Post published: June 19, 2024
  • Post category:Frenchie’s POV/pov
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Welcome to the sunny season in Palm Springs! This month at Freddie's Kitchen, we're celebrating the vibrant flavors of summer-time’s fresh herbs and seasonal produce. These tasty influencers can transform…

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