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For starters, we had an aperitif sitting on the sidewalk terrace of Chez Fabien Bistro on a drizzly afternoon to celebrate our birthdays. I sipped on my Cranberry Mimosa while Johan had a cocktail as we enjoyed this well-deserved mid-day … Continue reading French American Lunch at Chez Fabien Bistro in Historic Grapevine, Texas
After seeing all those irresistible social media posts about almond cookies, I couldn’t resist diving in and satisfying my craving for that rich, heavenly almond flavor. For this batch, I kept it beautifully simple with just three ingredients: almond flour, … Continue reading Easy Almond Flour Cookies with Just 3 Ingredients
As you may already know from the blog posts, I have a deep fondness for anything almond, from almond paste, also known as marzipan, a simple blend of ground almonds (or almond meal) and sugar, to almond butter, cream of … Continue reading Easy French Almond Cake
Discover the 5 iconic French kitchen brands that last a lifetime. From Le Creuset to Laguiole, Guylaine shares the must-have investment pieces for an authentic ‘Art de la Table.’ Shop the French classics today! Continue reading The French Kitchen Icons: 5 Investment Pieces for a Lifetime of “Art de la Table”
In the south of France, you’ll often enjoy un Gateau des Rois or une Brioche Provencale. This specialty of Provence is characterized by its soft brioche crown. It has an orange blossom fragrance. It is adorned with delicious, real candied fruits that look like shiny, colorful jewels. Continue reading Gâteau des Rois ou Brioche Provençale
With over 400 regional cheeses made in France, we could easily eat a different cheese every day of the year. Traditionally, between 350 and 450 distinct types of French cheese are grouped into eight categories, “Les Huit Familles de Fromage,” made with … Continue reading French Cheeses- Les Fromages de France
The Village Baking Co. Boulangerie is located in a posh neighborhood of Dallas, Texas called Lower Greenville at 1921 Greenville Ave, not far from Downtown. I had heard of this Boulangerie when I posted about French Bakeries in Dallas and … Continue reading Village Baking Co. Boulangerie
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 various ways. Vive les crêpes! So get ready to toss … Continue reading Vive Les Crêpes! Variety of Crêpes for la Chandeleur
Nothing, besides rose-colored glasses and the original Edith Piaf song, spells “La Vie en Rose” like Rosé wine, and better yet, a Rosé Champagne, or a Sparkling Rosé! This particular one, Jacqueline Leonne Rosé Sparkling Wine, was a happy, surprising … Continue reading Jacqueline Leonne Rosé
All over France, we celebrate LaFête des Rois or King’s Day. It takes place 12 days after Christmas, on January 6th or on the first Sunday of the New Year. During this time, we share the very much anticipated and … Continue reading La Fête des Rois aka Kings’ Day a Collection
The French Bûche de Noël aka as Yule Log Cake, is a traditional cake from the 19th century, shaped as a log when families would burn a yule log or bûche in the fireplace at Christmas time. This rolled-up cake … Continue reading Bûche de Noël Recipe
Chocolate truffles or Les Truffes au Chocolat are French inventions and delicacies for the holidays. They taste decadent and rich, but are really child’s play to make. They were created by accident in the kitchen of Chef Escoffier when his apprentice made une boulette or a mistake and covered it up with cocoa powder. Continue reading How to Make French Chocolate Truffles
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