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…
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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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…
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Chocolate Chaud in France: Why French Hot Chocolate Is So Thick, Rich, and Decadent
The first time I saw chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) in France, I wasn’t the one drinking it. My tablemates had…
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Galette des Rois in France: The Cake, the Fève, and the Crown
Galette des Rois: A January Tradition Living in France has taught me that seasons don’t just change the weather—they change…
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Why the Bûche de Noël Is the Most Beloved French Christmas Dessert
If you spend Christmas in France, you’ll quickly notice that the holiday table looks a little different than it does…
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Vin Chaud (Glühwein): Alsace’s Iconic Christmas Market Drink
If you’ve ever wandered through the twinkling wooden chalets of the Christmas markets in Alsace, chances are you’ve warmed your…
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Raclette: A Cozy Winter Staple
As soon as the temperatures drop, French stores start selling table-top raclette grills, and the cheese aisle fills with various…
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Rosé In Provence: Why This Region is the World Capital of Rosé
Rosé has been part of life in Provence for centuries. It isn’t a passing preference or a modern invention—it’s the…
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The French Baguette: Why the Baguette Tradition Is So Special
It is such a familiar French cliché: someone walking down the street with a long loaf of bread tucked under…
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Why France is Obsessed with Yogurt
The French love yogurt (called yaourt in French). It’s one of the top yogurt-consuming countries in the world. An average…
