Charles de Gaulle once famously said, “How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?” Of course, he was talking about France. In…
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RECIPE: Easy Weeknight Pistachio-Mustard Chicken and Saffron Courgette
Pistachio-Mustard Chicken and Saffron Courgette! If you are like me, you probably have pistachios and saffron in your pantry. They might have been sitting there…
RECIPE: Wild Asparagus Carbonara
The other day, I stopped by a local market to pick up some sausages, and as usual, I brought home more than what I had…
Recipe for Asparagus Risotto
Nothing says “spring is here” quite like asparagus season! One of my favourite vegetables, I love it grilled with hollondaise sauce, in soups, in salads,…
Review + Pairing: Terre des Dames La Diva 2018 with Venison and Broccoli Purée
Languedoc is a fascinating wine region. Located in southwest France, along the Mediterranean, its wine making history dates back to antiquity. In fact, it is…
Sunshine in a Bowl : Saffron & Leek Risotto
The best way to brighten up dark dreary winter days is with a bright and cheery meal. Risotto alla Milanese is arguably one of the…
RECIPE: Easy Leek and Bacon Galette
I just had to share this super easy leek and bacon galette. So many of my friends have been asking for it! Full of flavour…
RECIPE: Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
It is mushroom season here in Champagne, France! This means that everyone is putting on their rubber boots and heading into their local forests to…
RECIPE: Homemade Butternut Caramelle with Brown Butter, Crispy Herbs, Blood Sausage
Making homemade stuffed pastas has become one of my favourite hobbies in the kitchen. Since moving to France, I no longer have access to my…
RECIPE: Easy Apéro Idea! Bite-Size Herby Puff Pastry Knots
When in France, you will undoubtedly hear about Apéro. In this post, I am excited to share and easy apéro recipe idea! Bite-Size Herby Puff…