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A new year calls for a new list of 9 French food bloggers to bookmark, in 2019! Above all else for me, 2018 focused on making French food more fun and accessible to anyone worldwide (especially English speakers)– with great book releases like “In The French Kitchen With Kids” (by Mardi Michels) and “French Pastry 101” (by Betty Hung), debunking the myth of unapproachable French cuisine. So for this year, I wanted to honor all my fellow bloggers who embrace French food in the English language. Beyond making French recipes …

With the festivities just a few days away, here is a little roundup of my favorite Winter Holidays-inspired recipes from the blog: Appetizers & Starters; Breads, Breakfasts & Brunch; Mains & Sides; Desserts & Cookies. Take your picks, Happy Cooking, Happy Baking, Happy Holidays and Bon Appétit! 

Did you know that before getting into the Christmas spirit, the French from Alsace and Lorraine first get ready for the feast of St Nicholas Day, on December 6th? Just like in Germany and most Western Christian countries, St Nicholas Day is a big celebration in Alsace, with the inclusion of many baked cookies, known as bredeles. Last year, I shared with you two bredele recipes: the Speculoos and the Almond Pistachio Crescents. But the truth is, these Spritz (reminiscent of the German Spritzgebäck) are probably my favorites, and I …

If there’s one type of cookie that defined my childhood in Brittany, it’s the Sablé Breton! These traditional French salted butter cookies are crispy, buttery, and perfectly balanced with a hint of salt. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy recipe will transport you straight to a Brittany kitchen.

Financiers are one of my favourite French bakery treats. They’re nutty, buttery, dainty, delicious, and come in so many various shapes and flavours (which gives you a good excuse for testing every new one that comes your way). Speaking of which, I am excited to be sharing with you today, Mardi Michel’s recipe for raspberry financiers, from her debut cookbook In the French Kitchen with Kids: Easy, Everyday Dishes for the Whole Family to Make and Enjoy. And I am telling you right now, these are some of the best …

When it comes to Spring – specifically strawberry season – it doesn’t get any more traditional than a Strawberry Charlotte Cake, in France. This dessert has a retro feel to it (and granted, it might not be the most modern dessert out there), but come Spring, it is always present in bakeries and cake shops throughout the country.   It is also a favourite amongst home bakers, because despite its fancy appearance, it is actually easy and quick to throw together (less than 30 minutes) and looks much more complicated …

In France, a proper Christmas dinner wouldn’t be complete without the traditional Bûche de Nöel. This wooden-log shaped dessert is a distinctly celebrated French tradition – or might I say, an institution!   Proof is, every year in early December, the most renowned French pastry chefs unveil their new signature Bûche de Nöel – in what is the most awaited culinary moment of the year, in France. Chefs compete in showing off their skills with their most imaginative bûche yet, which are for the most part, far (in taste and look) from …

Roasting a majestic stuffed turkey is a Christmas Day classic in France, but not everyone is looking to cook a whole bird in their oven… This stuffed Rabbit Saddle with chestnuts and mushrooms offers a lighter and less-traditional option for your dinner. But still, the key components remain: a lean white meat that is tender and juicy, and the classic French-style stuffing made of creamy chestnuts and earthy mushrooms.

few weeks ago, I had the delightful surprise to be listed as one of “Five Niagara Food Bloggers to Bookmark Now” (in an article by Tiffany Mayer, author of eatingniagara.com, thank you Tiffany!). I was filled with content and humility when reading Tiffany’s admirative review of the blog. But my delight and curiosity reached another peak when I browsed through the list of bloggers and (re)discovered the amazing food blogs operated from my adopted region – Niagara, ON. This inspired me to come up with this article of the 9 French …