Can’t get to France this summer? How about bringing a little bit of France to you? More specifically – learn all about French cheese from the comfort of your own home! That’s right – Jessica Hammer, a former cheesemonger and she of the fabulous Taste of Toulouse food walking tours (remember that pastry and chocolate […]
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French Fridays: My Four Seasons in France
Hello and Happy French Friday! Today I’m looking at a book many of you may be interested in simply for the fact that it’s set in France and it doesn’t look like many of us will be travelling to France this summer – it’s the perfect armchair travel read! From the publisher: A little over […]
French Fridays: Paris on Air
Hello and Happy French Friday! Today’s post is dedicated to a feel-good read that is something I am sure we all need more of right now! Oliver Gee is the Australian journalist-turned-podcaster voice behind the successful The Earful Tower and Paris on Air is his first book (hopefully not his last!). As an Australian who […]
French Fridays: Gratin de Pâtes au Jambon (Cheesy Pasta Bake)
Happy French Friday! Today I’m sharing a dish that is completely Covid-pantry friendly, easy to make (so easy that the kids can make it) and a delicious comfort dish for this “in between” season we seem to be having here in Toronto. It’s the Gratin de Pâtes au Jambon (Cheesy Pasta Bake) from In the […]
French Fridays: Drinking French
David Lebovitz’s latest book, Drinking French, was released on March 4th 2020. In calendar days it’s not that long ago but in #lifeinthetimeofcorona it’s like a million years ago. The world was a completely different place back when I tucked this book in my carry-on bag to take the long, long flight to Australia, so […]
French Fridays: Vegetarian Hachis Parmentier (Shepherd’s Pie)
Happy Friday (but if you’re like me, all the days seem to be blending into one long week!). Today I’m sharing a recipe that might work for those of you needing to cook from your pantry, fridge and freezer right now. Bonus? It’s vegetarian and easy to make vegan, too! It’s a favourite in our […]
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