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January in France is all about galette des rois! Enjoy this pear and dark chocolate galette des rois in January or any time. Made with rich dark chocolate, almond flour, sugar, butter, eggs, puff pastry, pear and milk, it is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings! If you are planning to make two galettes des…
Wondering how the French celebrate New Year’s Eve? Looking to make some French new year traditions your own? We love the French for so many reasons, including these fun French new year traditions! 1. Le Réveillon (or traditional New Year’s Eve dinner celebration). It all starts with the fantastic “Réveillon” dinner party. As you know if…
It’s porcini mushroom season, which means it’s time to make porcini mushroom pasta! It’s porcini mushroom season here in Paris and our local market is brimming with these gorgeous fungi. All you need is a handful of tasty ingredients to prepare this pasta : porcini mushrooms, linguine, garlic, butter, parsley and rosemary, making this an easy and…
Wondering where to stay in Paris? What is the definition of romance for you? If it is holding the hand of the one you love, strolling along the Seine, smelling the sweet scent of the flowers in the local flower shop and sipping espresso at a local café, then this post is for you. We…
The essential tools you need for French baking and why each one is useful. With the holidays coming up, these would also make great gifts for anyone interested in French baking. I think I fell in love with French baking the first time I made madeleines! Is there a more quintessential, delicious French pastry? Part…
Winter comfort food may be some of my favorite food. I absolutely love everything that is warm, cozy, cheesy and in a bowl … which means that I love hearty Winter foods. We hope that this post full of our best Winter meals will give you lots of dinner ideas for cold nights! Tartiflette This…
