ratatouille

over my birthday in 2010, ben and I went to europe. 

and while we were there, we spent time in paris.

 ahhh. let's go back.

while birthday dining at the amazing le coup chou, 

I tried one of many french cuisine must haves: ratatouille.

it was perfection.  their version had amazing flavors atop a cornbreadish crust. just.lovely.

so when we planted our garden filled with ratatouille ingredients, I began the look for the perfect recipe.

 I read several and combined a couple that (with a little tweaking) 

will definitely be make again.

so in honor of julia child's 100th birthday (last week), and 

using our garden bounty, 

we dined.