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Pork Tenderloin with Warm Apples (EASY)

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As a side note: When I order dessert in a French Bistro, I often order a cheese course with a bit of late harvest French wine or maybe an Armagnac. The French are masters at tempering their cheeses so the lushness of the flavor stands out. They GET IT when it comes to cheese. They don’t serve it to you refrigerator cold and the little bit of fruit accompaniment (often figs or dates) satisfies my sweet tooth. No big, sugary dessert required. If I do experience a regular dessert it’s often split amongst four to six people and I am perfectly happy with a bite or two. Any more than that I’d be out on the curb with my head spinning from the sugar. Once you get that stuff cleared out of your system your tolerance for the side effects of sugar plummets. Your body is trying to tell you something. Sugar = BAD.

Other Favorite French Bistros in Chicago: if you come to Chicago these are the places to check out. I often get email from readers who are coming for a conference so save this list for reference.

Chez Moi. Chef Dominque will accommodate any low carb diner. He’s happy to come up with special tidbits for appetizer or dessert. Many of his entrees are low carb too. Kiki’s Bistro. This place has been on a quiet little street called Franklin for decades. Kiki is a perfect example of a French gentleman with a bit of flirt in him. The décor is very country, barn French.

Bistro Margot and Bistro Zinc will make you feel like you just stepped into Paris. La Sardine and Le Bouchon have the same owners. La Sardine is Le Bouchon’s big sister. You can find me at Le Bouchon for lunch. It’s about six blocks from my house. Parisian authenticity all around.

Café Absinthe has been on my radar for almost 30 years. And a perennial favorite. The lighting in here is done by a theater designer and is so romantic and dramatic. The draperies too.

Chez Joel is a teeny place on the south side of Chicago. Well worth the venture down there.

 

Gemini Bistro gets high acclaim and has freshly roasted chickens for take-out when we Chicagoans want to eat French bistro at home. This place has a busy, buzzy feel. Lots of chatter.

And this weekend, for our 28th wedding anniversary we will be dining at the NEW French bistro Maison. Can’t wait.

Pork Tenderloin with Warm Apples (EASY)
Serves 4

This is comfort food at its finest. The pork tenderloin with the cumin on it lends a bit of an exotic flavor; like Indian food. If you don’t enjoy that just use your favorite meat-rub.

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