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
French Toast is a yummy luscious breakfast treat in the US with a French twist … but do you know the humble creation and unglamorous origin of French Toast ? French toast, also known as eggy bread, Bombay toast, German … Continue reading The Unglamorous Origin of “French Toast” or pain perdu!
Les Petites Madeleines de Proust Extrait de Marcel Proust, À la recherche du temps perdu, Du côté de chez Swann, 1913. “Il y avait déjà bien des années que, de Combray, tout ce qui n’était pas le théâtre et le drame de … Continue reading Les Petites Madeleines de Proust
Faites sauter les crêpes! Le 2 février en France on fait sauter les crêpes pour la Chandeleur ( Candlemas) pour célébrer le retour des jours ensoleillés ( la crêpe symbole du soleil) ! Aux USA , mis à part … Continue reading Faites sauter les crêpes!
La Fête des Rois, or King’s Day, is an anticipated holiday and tradition in France that takes place 12 days after Christmas. To celebrate, La Galette des Rois or a King’s Cake, is baked in many households and sold throughout … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Rois!
May 1st is “La Fête du Travail” or Labor Day in France but it is also “La Fête du Muguet” a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance during Charles IX. It is a day we celebrate the blossoming … Continue reading Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley
Les bonbons de notre enfance, les vrais bonbons de France aux parfums naturels (que l’on ne craint pas de donner à nos propres enfants – la plupart sans couleurs chimiques ni additifs!) Je me souviens en me lêchant les … Continue reading Les bonbons de 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 bearing gifts of gold, myrrh, and incense following the birth of Jesus. The three … Continue reading La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day
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