Every year on February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur (aka La Fête de la Lumière or Le Jour des Crêpes) with a good batch of homemade crêpes made in a variety of ways. Vive les crêpes! So get ready … Continue reading Vive Les Crêpes! Variety of Crêpes for LA Chandeleur
All over France, we celebrate La Fête des Rois or Kings’ Day which takes place 12 days after Christmas on January 6th or on the first Sunday of the New Year with the sharing of the very much anticipated and delicious … Continue reading La Fête des Rois – Kings’ Day
Every third Thursday in November we have good reason to celebrate the launch and arrival of a special French wine called as you know Beaujolais Nouveau. It is the first wine of the harvest and we joyfully shout out: “Le … Continue reading Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
The Jambon-Beurre aka Le Parisien or Paris Beurre sandwich is a French iconic sandwich that has been around since the 19th century born in the Halles of Paris during the workers’ lunch break. What more simpler than half a baguette … Continue reading Jambon-Beurre Iconic French Sandwich
Every February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur with homemade crêpes. This tradition, stemming from Candlemas, symbolizes the end of winter. The basic crêpe recipe is simple, allowing for both sweet and savory variations. Whether filled with fruit and Nutella or savory ingredients, crêpes are a versatile and delicious treat. Continue reading La Fête de la Chandeleur – National Crêpe Day!
On January 6th all over France, we celebrate Epiphany Day 12 days after Christmas with La Galette des Rois which is reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey or Les Trois Rois Mages bearing gifts … Continue reading Galette des Rois Tradition
Do you know the story of the French foil-wrapped Christmas chocolate called Les Papillotes de Noël ? These delicious treats got their names from Mr. Papillot. It all started in 1790 in Lyon , France with the chocolate maker Monsieur Papillot, … Continue reading Les Papillotes de Noël
May 1st is “La Fête du Muguet“ a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance. According to the language of flowers Lily of the Valley or Muguet signifies “The return of happiness!” Share the joy and bring happiness and good … Continue reading Vive le Muguet! Return of Happiness
Did you know? French confectionery is full of regional specialties. Every region of France has its own specialty, candy or “bonbon”. Ahh, sweet and beautiful France! It is an art to make old-fashioned candies with artisanal methods. Candies of our childhood, … Continue reading Sweet Childhood Memories: Candies of France
Cette année la bûche de Noël c’est chocolat, marron, café ou citron? Bûche Michel Richard 2017 Bûche américaine Bûche Gilets Jaune 2018 Bûche de la Madeleine Bakery 2019 Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram © Copyright 2020 French A … Continue reading Bûche de Noël – Christmas Yule Log Cake
Sweet or savory, crêpes are always a favorite treat or quick meal in any French household. There’s nothing easier than making crépes. You will need: 2 cups Flour 4 eggs pinch of salt 1.4 cup melted butter 2 cups of … Continue reading Let Them Eat Crêpes!
The traditional “Bûche de Noël!” or Yule Log Cake is formidable all holiday long! It usually comes in: chocolate, coffee, raspberry or my favorite “crème de marrons” chestnut cream. Do you make your own bûche? If not, find it here … Continue reading La Bûche de Noël – Yule Log Cake
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