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Kir – We Love the Aperitif as much as its Fascinating History

Read my story in French » {updated November 2022} A Kir apéritif or a Kir Royal is perfect if you want to enjoy a traditional French apéritif. The  difference is found in the alcohol used. A Kir has a base of dry white wine, served in a wine glass while a Kir Royal is made with champagne and served in a champagne ...

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What Awaits You at The Oldest Chocolate Shop in Paris

Read my story in French » Come with me and discover what awaits you at the oldest chocolate shop in Paris. À La Mère de Famille is, without a doubt, my favorite confiserie in Paris. If you love chocolate then this is the place to be.  There are multiple locations around Paris but my favorite is the original store at 35 ...

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How to Make a Fig Tart Everyone Will Love

This fig tart has brought a taste of France into our home during this time when we are not allowed to travel due to COVID-19. It is not your average tart. First of all, it is not a dessert tart. This tarte aux figues is a savory recipe that serves as an entrée before the main course. Or, with a lightly dressed side salad the ...

Madeleines of Commercy-Madeleines and More Madeleines!

Madeleines of Commercy - Commercy France is home to the madeleine and these have to be one of my favorite cookies!  Madeleines are small shell shaped cookies that remind me of a personal sized morsel of pound cake. In French, a pound cake is called a quatre-quarts. Commercy is a little town with a population of less than ...

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French Pear Cake with Pear Brandy

This French pear cake with pear brandy is a house favorite! It was so simple to make. If you don’t want to use the brandy then that is not going to create a problem. We were gifted an amazing 20 year old bottle of Poire William (French pear brandy) and I wanted something to showcase the brandy. In search of a recipe that I ...

Tarte Tatin – a Perfect French Tarte

Can I entice you to try a Tarte Tatin - the French version of an American apple pie? Let's start with the pastry as it will need to chill. Ingredients and Directions For the Pastry: 150 g flour (1 1/4 cups) 100g butter, sliced into small pieces (a bit less than 1/2 cup) 5 g sugar (1/2 tablespoon) 2 egg ...

Soup à l’Oignon

Soup à l'oignon or as we Americans call it French Onion Soup is simple to make and wonderfully satisfying for a late night supper. Be sure to not rush the process. The onions need to cook low and slow for carmelization to occur. Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter (not reduced fat) 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 large onions (I use ...