The Origin of Easter Chocolates
Do you know why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter? Where does this tradition of decorating, hiding eggs but also rabbits, chickens, fish, fried foods come from…
French gastronomy
As you might have noticed, the French always talk about food. As a consequence we have hundreds of expressions related to dishes, ingredients, utensils… As we often use or hear them, we don’t necessarily pay any attention but literally translated in English, many of them can seem so strange or even absurd. There is always an explanation.
The art of folding crepes
An overview of all the different ways you can fold crepes, whether sweet or savoury, garnished or not. Classic and more original.
Candlemas, crepe day in France
Eating crepes during Candlemas, each year on February 2, has become an institution in France. Have you ever wondered why crepes? And what exactly is Candlemas?
French-inspired Thanksgiving Menu
French-inspired recipes for Thanksgiving dinner menu chosen among classic French cuisine repertoire or nice dishes that will perfectly suit and give a twist.
French Food Idiom Between Pear and Cheese
Between pear and cheese is a French expression related to food meaning at the right moment coming from the 17th century. Here is the story of this edible idiom.
What to Serve for a Perfect French Appetizer
Here are the most classic and popular appetizers to give you ideas. Amazingly easy for a tasty moment to share.
How to use French gingerbread in cooking or baking
The French just love pain d’épices gingerbread, and use it as an ingredient for many preparations, sweet or savory. Here is the Top 6.
Traditional French Christmas Menu
Here is the ultimate guide of dishes and drinks to celebrate Christmas like in France. You’ll see that traditions continues and discover what a classic “repas de Noël” feast looks like.
Why do the French say they “have the peach”
The French idiom “have the peach” is used to mean to be in good shape, to be in top form, to be “full of beans”, to be full of piss and vinegar
French Gingerbread Story
A Chinese invention, an energy snack for Mongolian warriors, a delicacy for European nobility, a source of income for the monks, a traditional fairground favorite… Gingerbread does have quite a long history!
Why do the French say “make a whole cheese of something”
The French idiom “En faire tout un fromage” means to make a mountain out of a molehill, to create a storm in a teacup, to make a meal of something…
Why do the French Say “Best Soups are Made in Old Pots”
The French Idiom related to food “C’est dans les vieux pots qu’on fait les meilleures soupes” is used to say that experience and tested methods are the best.
Why do the French say “High as 3 Apples”
In French Haut comme trois pommes to say that someone is rather small. I tell you why and explain this French idiom related to food.
Story and Tradition of French Galette des Rois Epiphany King Cake
Where does the French tradition of the galette des rois Epiphany king cake comes from? Baking a galette or a brioche? Why drawing a lucky charm?
Story and Tradition of Yule Log Cake
Why do we serve log shaped cake for Christmas? Here is the story of this tradition and of yule log, bûche de Noël as we say in French.
Why do The French say “to Tell Salads”
Raconter des salades, lit. “To tell salads” means to tell stories, a complex mixture of exaggerated anecdotes or inventions rather than just a harmless lie to fill a gap in a story. I tell you why the French use this idiom.
Why Do The French Say “Have Bread on the Chopping Board!”
“Avoir du pain sur la planche” means to have a lot to do, a lot in our Plate, literally “to have a lot of bread on the chopping board”. I tell you why the French use this idiom.