Brillat-Savarin: The French Cheese That Feels Both Familiar and New
For all the French cheeses we fell in love with early on, Brillat-Savarin somehow took us a while to discover….
Taste France
Food and drink are an important part of everyday life in France. This category explores French cuisine not just as something to taste, but as something to understand—through markets, meals, traditions, and small rituals that reveal how deeply food is tied to the culture. From simple pleasures to regional specialties and world-class wines, these posts reflect an expat’s evolving relationship with French food and the stories that unfold around the table.
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Olive Oil in Provence: Discovering the Best Olive Oil in the Var
One of the defining charms of the Provençal landscape is its olive trees. Their silvery leaves and twisted branches line…
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How to Make Dill Pickles in France (Easy Refrigerator Recipe)
One of the unexpected challenges of moving to a new country is finding equivalents for the everyday foods you never…
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Top Digestifs in France: What the French Drink After Dinner
In France, the end of a meal doesn’t always come with the clearing of plates. Often, it stretches on, conversation…
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The Magic of the French Croissant
I confess, I never really thought I cared much for croissants before moving to France. Back home, I’d choose a…
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La Chandeleur: Discovering the Meaning Behind France’s Crêpe Tradition
One of the things I love about living in France is that many traditions have been preserved for generations, quietly…
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Mont d’Or Cheese: France’s Most Decadent Winter Cheese
If you’ve ever noticed a small, round cheese tucked inside a wooden box at a French fromagerie, there’s a good…
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Top Apéritifs in France: What the French Drink Before Dinner
In France, the apéritif (often shortened to l’apéro) isn’t just a drink. It’s the pause between the workday and dinner,…
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Cottage cheese, recreated in france
France is a wonderland of cheese. As a cheese lover, I feel incredibly fortunate to live in a country with…
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Condensed cream of mushroom soup, recreated in france
One of the challenges of moving to a new country is finding equivalent brands—or suitable replacements—for the food items we’ve…
