Favophilie comes from the word “fève” or “fava bean,” which was originally used in the Galette des Rois. Today, small trinkets have replaced the bean during the “Tirage des rois” at Epiphany. At first, the theme was more religious with … Continue reading Favophilie and Favophiles
Made in France–Fabriqué en France celebrates French artisanal savoir-faire that sustains French heritage and economy. Most Made in France products are created in century-old traditional French Maisons or establishments still in operation, representing the best of France’s artisanship and craftsmanship over the … Continue reading Made in France Gift Selections
France regains its title and wins the 2024 Bakery World Cup / La Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie after sixteen long years! Once again, our excellent bakers have upheld the quality of French boulangeries. Félicitations and congratulations to the … Continue reading France Wins 2024 Bakery World Cup & Nina Métayer, First Woman World’s Best Pastry Chef 2023
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
Back to School in France, or La Rentrée as it is known, is a national yearly event in September! Of course, it symbolizes the end of the summer vacation, but it’s more than that for school-aged children, young adults, and … Continue reading “C’est La Rentrée!”
“La vie est belle,” a French expression meaning “life is beautiful,” is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others. Since 2014, La vie est belle de Lancôme fragrance notes include precious Iris accord with vibrant earthy notes … Continue reading La Vie Est Belle de Lancôme, Paris
“The Heritage Edit is my personal selection of the icons. These are the ‘Made in France’ brands that have stood the test of time, representing the craftsmanship and soul of my home country.“ The “Made in France” Standard: A Commitment … Continue reading The Heritage Edit: Best Made in France Brands
Today, Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, the French baguette has finally been inducted into the Unesco World Heritage List, or more precisely, the “Artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread” has officially been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible … Continue reading French Baguette Awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
It is indeed an art to sleep in later than usual and have breakfast in bed or Faire la grasse matinée et prendre son petit déjeuner au lit. This is part of the French lifestyle, or l’art de bien vivre, … Continue reading French Lifestyle: Faire la Grasse Matinée
Bon 1er mai! Today is May 1st, and across France, in honor of La Fête du Travail, or Labor Day, we celebrate with Muguet des Bois, or Lily of the Valley, as a token of happiness and good fortune. Find … Continue reading Bon 1er Mai /Happy May 1st
Bonjour! I hope you enjoy this little compilation of French-inspired gifts to celebrate your Maman! There’s something for every Mom and I will be adding more lovely and original ideas! Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram When you click my links to … Continue reading French Gift Ideas for Mom
Every year on February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur with a good batch of crêpes made in a variety of ways. So get ready to toss and flip your crêpes! “Faîtes sauter vos crêpes” and discover your favorite filling … Continue reading Vive Les Crêpes!
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