Winter Comfort

  • Pain de Mie Sandwich Bread

    by Audrey

    All crumb, with little crust. I know this might not be the idea you have of a classic French bread, but it is the best way to describe this Pain de mie, which is a delicious French household staple in France. If you’re looking for a delicious homemade sandwich bread, with a list of ingredients you can almost count on one hand, the Classic Pain de Mie is it. Perfect for making toast in the morning, this every so slightly sweetened bread makes for the perfect canvas for both savory …

  • Calvados and Apple Flan from Normandy

    by Audrey

    Here it is, the infamous Calvados and Apple Flan from Normandy! On a recent trip to Normandy, we ate at La Ferme St Michel, and I had the most amazing Calvados and Apple Flan for dessert. It was tender, fruity and intensely fragrant, thanks to the Calvados Apple Brandy. So of course, as soon as I was back in in my kitchen in Canada two weeks later, I couldn’t resist making one (and it certainly won’t be the last one I will be making this fall/winter)! Being from Brittany, I …

Pardon your French

Let’s bring French flavors to your kitchen! I share uncomplicated and classic recipes, lesser-known regional dishes and a few modern takes. Making French cooking easy, approachable and cliché-free is my priority.