Spring in France inspires romance, summer inspires poetry, fall inspires tranquility, but what about winter in France? If you have never been to France in winters, then you are missing out on a whole lot of things, one of which is…
Ratatouille Soup
During the cold months, we (me included) are all craving for comfort food. I’m not really a fan of warming stews, and who has the time on a weekly night to prepare a hearty casserole? Clearly, I don’t! But I love…
Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe
A classic wintery dessert, the Tarte Tatin is a true beauty! At this time of the year, I have always a solid appetite for comfort food, yet we all are trying to eat healthier and cleaner, right? At least, moi! I had…
French Chocolate Mendiants, the Holiday Confection
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What better way to kick off the holiday season than with these sweet treats! Mendiants are a traditional French confection made with melted chocolate and any topping of your choice. I have…
Camembert & Apple Tart
With the weather changing, cooler air and shorter days coming, I’m craving pure comfort food. And you probably know me well by now, it has to include oozing cheese! So here is my go-to recipe for Camembert & Apple Tart. It’s…
French Cheese, The Big Stink
Did you know that France has more than 1,000 different types of cheeses? We all have our favorites, and one man’s “stinky” is another’s “j’adore”. So what are the 5 stinkiest French cheeses you can encounter in any good fromagerie -cheese shop? 1….
Homemade Beef Ragu with a French Twist
France is bound by Italy to the southeast, and needless to say that in France we love pasta! Pasta is super versatile and most of the time ready in a few minutes. Today, I’m sharing with you my easy dinner…
How To Eat Oysters Like A French
There’s no wrong way to eat oysters – as long as you enjoy it – but here are a few tips from a French girl who had her first oyster at 3 years old -aka me! Oysters can be intimidating….
Honey-Roasted Plums
Last weekend I found myself with overripe plums in my kitchen. I didn’t want to go super fancy and make a Clafoutis or a Crumble (here’s my recipe for the savory Crumble -perfect to pack for work & lunchbox duties!). But…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Champagne
As you probably know, wine is more than just a passion for French people, it’s a lifestyle. Only a few decades ago, French schools were offering water mixed with wine at lunch -kind of the French version of a soda! In vino…