Spring cuisine – ideas from a chef
The chef is not, unsurprisingly, me… We recently spent a week with a chef at the Ile de Ré. This chef, …
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Reading Paris
I have just put down Provence 1970, the book I found in the free book mail box in Chinon …
Homemade Galette des Rois – Recipe & How To
On January 6, France celebrated Epiphany. Like most of the holidays in France, this is a Catholic festival or day …
Amoureusement Soupe – Montmartre
It’s turned off cool here is Paris. The leaves are changing color. The Indian Summer we were experiencing in September …
A Spanish Tradition – A Rave in France
Do you know that Paella is regarded as the Spanish national dish? And do you know how good it is? I …
Mussels: simple, healthy, très bon!
I had to laugh! Indeed MUSSELS not someone’s muscles… thanks readers for the correction. I haven’t seen the word in …
Pâte Brisée – Homemade French Quiche & Tart Crust
Pâte brisée is the all around, all purpose, all season pie/tart/quiche crust that will turn your baked dishes from delicious to delectable! The difference: …
French Food Favorites Kids Love
Many thanks to guest writer Madoline Hatter for this post! When it comes to French food you may be surprised that …
The Original Macaroon – Nancy, France – Mason des Soeurs Macarons
A great friend of mine came back from Nancy last weekend, where her parents are living at the moment, with …
Make yourself at home in Calais: an epicurean’s guide
Guest post by our friend Tracey Chandler from across the Channel. If you are a fan of French food, you …
Becoming Madame 