What are we willing to do for freedom? I couldn’t let the 80th anniversary of D-Day, pass without marking it. I watched on television

The secret to fabulous French scrambled eggs. . .

As produce starts to fill the markets I find myself drawn to the simple flavors of the vegetables that are in season. It is the purity

I Have Exciting News! I’m having a book signing party! During COVID I wrote a book! Le Kitchen Cookbook: a Workbook, everything you need...

When I was writing Le Kitchen Cookbook: a Workbook I thought a lot about food and our attitudes toward what we eat. I read a research...

Stuffed vegetables are a common addition to meals. They are easily purchased, pre-made, at the local épicerie in France. In the US they...

“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a home grown tomato.” —Lewis Grizzard TOMATO SALAD There is nothing...

Pesto is the Italian recipe for a basil sauce made by combining basil, garlic, olive oil, pignoli (pine) nuts, and parmesan cheese. It’s...

As the vegetables ripen and fill the tables of our local farmers markets, we need ways to cook this abundance before they are gone and an...

In the summer, ratatouille is a dish that is available everywhere in Provence. The reason is that it combines all the vegetables and...

Tomate Provençale to be exact. In Provence you will find these delicious tomatoes served with almost everything. Intense summer sun...

I met Frances, a delightful woman, a few months ago. Her energy and passion for travel intrigued me. “Over the past few years, I’ve...

My mother grew up in Normandy, France. She was full of memories of life near Étretat. But her stories would really come to life when she...

When we’re in France, lamb is our go-to dish. It isn’t that there aren’t lots of other dishes we love to eat but there is something about...

The last time I walked into Notre Dame I just stood there looking around while my eyes adjusted and this massive building came to life. I...

Accessories are the secret to great style and are what French Women depend on to create their unique style. Here are 3 reasons why you...

A few years ago, I rented a room in Paris at the apartment of an American acquaintance. The apartment was also rented to a young French...