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A traditional French breakfast consists of only coffee and slices of baguettes spread with butter or jam. Sometimes a piece of fresh fruit and a small bowl of yogurt are...

Egg production is up on the family farm and we have to do something with all that springtime bounty. Scrambled eggs and omelets are going to taste good for only...

One family I know celebrates Mother’s Day every year by setting up long tables and inviting everyone from second cousins to close friends and church members. It’s a festive occasion...

It’s Labor Day in France, or La Fête du Travail. Everyone takes a break from work, which all can appreciate. There’s also the charming tradition of giving loved ones lily...

Mother’s Day is coming, and for many of you that means planning a brunch. Crepes are a fun and easy recipe to serve for special occasions. They can be made...

As spring rainstorms sweep across the United States, stay inside and treat yourself to a little something that’s cozy, sweet, and warm. Relaxing cinnamon tea, bracing café noisette, or...

From the rich chocolate truffle, named after a fungus, to boiled orange peels soaked in sugar syrup, there is no end to the creativity of French candy recipes. So often,...

For those nights when you’re in a rush and need to fix dinner fast, try these quick and easy French main dish recipes. There’s no need to skimp on style...

Here’s some quick oenophile trivia: How much wine do you get for $500,000? Twenty-seven bottles, if you’re the anonymous Chinese businessman who paid the princely sum in a recent transaction....

I recently went to La Madeleine again. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, it’s an American French-themed restaurant. The food is good, though you wouldn’t close your eyes...

Crepes can be enjoyed all day long, but they are traditionally served after dinner as a dessert in France. Spread with a tablespoon of strawberry preserves, a dollop of chocolate...

Sometimes a quiet afternoon calls for a hot mug of steaming beverage, but regular coffee or tea won’t suffice. Try brewing up a simple batch of Cinnamon Tea and...

I was filled with nostalgia for summer today, because the warm weather is slipping away so fast. I had a perfect, fragrant cantaloupe resting on my kitchen counter that had...

As the days grow longer and a chill creeps into the night air, every cook has the desire to fill their kitchen with the warm aroma of cozy comfort foods....

Amazingly, the summer has flown by and children everywhere are back in school! Families have one less nutritious meal per day because they’re eating – and trading – their lunches...

Summer brings about an appreciation for beauty and color. The French always have a creative garnish on their food. Whether a simple country casserole is adorned with shavings of cheese...

It has become a modern tradition to buy the biggest box of candy and devour it as fast as possible. Gone are the days of carefully chosen penny candy and...

Cucumber salads are often part of the traditional first course in a French meal. They usually incorporate only a few carefully chosen ingredients tossed together in an effortless yet beautiful...

Warm summer sunshine and fresh air beckon for lunch to be eaten au frais. Dust off the patio bistro set, find a picnic table, or throw down a big...

No matter where I've traveled in France, brochettes are on the menu. They are made with fish like salmon, chicken, pork. They are quick and easy to fix, look...

I found some small, seedless cucumbers at the market the other day,packaged in bunches of 5. They were crisp and actually full of flavor like the ones that used to...

I had a shock last night. My son, who eats nothing but hamburgers and pizza, actually asked me to make him lunch. And then he said, "I'll eat anything you...

What do you imagine when you think of Mother's Day? In my mind, it always seems to conjure images of an elegant brunch with white covered tables under the trees....

Surprise mom with a special breakfast ~ maybe even breakfast in bed. Take a few ideas from this picture of a breakfast I enjoyed in Paris or try a few...

Don't start groaning! I'm pushing lentils ~ again. You've got to get on the bandwagon with me. They are not only delicious but nutritious and are perfect to take to...