Today’s French Friday pick is the debut fictional novel from Samantha Vérant (Seven Letters from Paris and How to Make a French Family) and it’s the perfect pick as we slide into a long weekend and try to forget everything that’s going on (and the anxiety of back-to-school season!). The Secret French Recipes of Sophie […]
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French Fridays: The New Parisienne
Hello and Happy French Friday! If I say “French woman” what comes to mind? Most likely the stereotypical image of a tall, thin, well-dressed woman with perfectly red lips, maybe sipping a glass of wine. She’s elegant, seductive, gorgeous. And she’s in Paris, right? Well you’re probably in good company as this is an image […]
French Fridays: Dinner in French
Hello and Happy French Friday! Today I’m looking at Melissa Clark’s latest, Dinner in French; ostensibly a cookbook but also a lovely way to bring a little bit of France to your home this summer when most of us won’t get to travel there. From the publisher: Just as Julia Child brought French cooking to […]
French Fridays: Making croissants with La Cuisine Paris (virtually)
Ok, so we all know Paris will see fewer visitors this year due to travel restrictions. I’m sure if you were planning a trip there this summer, you’re pretty sad to not be able to go. But the good news is that, thanks to the magic of technology, if you have flour, butter, yeast and […]
French Fridays: Can’t get to France this summer? Travel there virtually!
Sigh. This photo popped up in my memories recently. And there are SO many photos of Nérac in my June/ July/ August memories too… But since many of us are not able to travel to France this summer, we’ll have to content ourselves with exploring l’Hexagone virtually. I have roughly 5 years of French Fridays […]
French Fridays: All about cheese with Taste of Toulouse
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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