McDonald’s on the Champs-Elysées, Paris Fast food is not part of the French diet and most French women don’t eat at fast food restaurants. They do however have children and grand-children that do! So, on occasions, you may see French women enjoying a fast food lunch. 5 Tricks French Women Use When Ordering Fast Food […]
Decorating Plates and Portion Control: Using Timbale Molds
Using Timbale Molds: Sauteed Scallops with Timbale of Rice and Timbale of Julienne Vegetables A decorating technique used in French restaurant to dress up a plate is to use timbale molds to shape side dishes on individual plates. A side dish of rice is so much more appetizing when it is served as a “timbale de […]
French Diet: Traditional French Breakfast Menu Examples
Did you know that eggs (fried, scrambled or in an omelet) are typically on the dinner menu rather than the breakfast menu in France? Today, to continue our French diet series, we are looking at what many French women have for breakfast and featuring a classic French breakfast menu. Of course, there are variations, but the […]
Getting Around Paris: Paris Public Transportation and Velib’
Paris Public Transporation: Metro Sign There are so many ways to discover Paris. No car needed (or wanted!) in Paris. Indeed, the Paris public transportation, managed by the RATP, is excellent. For a reasonable fee, the Paris Metro (short for Métropolitain) will take you anywhere in the City of Lights. Getting Around Paris: Paris Public Transportation […]
Farmers Market Pictures and Delicious Haricots Verts Dish
On the menu today, using two fresh ingredients picked up at our local French farmers market and one ingredient from our herb garden, we made a delicious healthy side dish perfect to accompany grilled pork chops or a roasted chicken. Farmers Market Pictures: Today’s Freshness du Jour So would you join us at the farmers […]
French Cafe Menu: Croque Madame Recipe
Croque madame recipe with the slice of gruyère on top Today, we’re featuring a variation on the French bistro classic croque-monsieur: the croque madame. The croque madame is basically a croque-monsieur with a fried egg sunny-side up on top. This croque madame recipe is as simple as can be and makes for a wonderful quick dinner. […]
French Market Baskets: Art of the Home Readers’ Favorite
Dearest readers/Très chères lectrices, the poll results from the article “At the Farmers Market: 5 Beautiful French Market Baskets” are in! Thank you to all of you that submitted your votes on the website, facebook or via email. We got an outstanding response, merci beaucoup! Check below for the tabulated results (gold medal, silver medal, bronze […]
At the Farmers Market: 5 Beautiful French Market Baskets
Today, we are sharing pictures of 5 traditional French market baskets used by French women to shop at the farmers market. We took them the other day at our local market, what a pleasure to see this dance of market baskets! If you are looking for style ideas, simply go to a French farmers market and […]
Farmers Market Pictures and 4 dish Ideas
On the menu today, three fresh ingredients picked up at our local French farmers market and 4 dish ideas. Farmers Market Pictures: Today’s Freshness du Jour Walking at the farmers market is like walking thru a live painting, rich in colors with the added bonus of an abundance of pleasant aromas. And you have a […]
French Cafe Menu
Lunch Break in France: French Cafe Menu Today, we are sending you a few photos of French cafe menus taken while window shopping around lunch time. Outdoor tables at cafés, bistros, crêperies and restaurants fill up during lunchtime, especially on sunny days. French Cafe Menu Pictures – Serie 1 As far as lunch options – there […]