My great grandmother’s recipe for this simple pumpkin jam is definitely worth trying. The mild flavor of the pumpkin is enhanced with , lemon peel, cinnamon stickrum, and sugar, to make the best jam! You will not regret trying this delicious pumpkin recipe. Leftover Halloween Pumpkins The cool, crisp air of the fall season is here, and so are the pumpkins! You…
I have a confession to make: Halloween has never been a big holiday for me. I know, I know, some of you may think I’m crazy. My kids get really excited about the trick or treating, the costumes, the candy, and the decorations. I prefer to decorate for fall. It must be the French in…
Crêpes are versatile, and can be eaten sweet or savory. Growing up, we ate them sweet about 90% of the time! We still do! They are a great treat on Sunday afternoons, or for Le goûter (a little snack at 4 o’clock). Like anything else surrounding food in France, the process of making them, and…
Here are my best tips for smooth international air travel with kids under age 2. There is no doubt that an international travel to France with small children can be nerve racking, especially if it is your first time traveling internationally. Our first trip to France, with a kid in tow, was in 2013. Our…
The whole event of drinking an apéritif, visiting, and relaxing, is known as an Apéro. So, for example, you would go to someone’s house for an Apéro, and the apéritif, is only part of it. Just in case you don’t know, an apéritif is an alcoholic beverage that is served prior to dinner, to stimulate…
You’ll need a carseat while traveling around France, especially if you are renting a car. You will have to decide whether or not to bring your baby’s car seat with you, or to rent one when you get there. We have done both. Here, I discuss the pros and cons of bringing your own. Pros…
If you are a lover of French things, then there is no doubt that you have heard about Laguiole knives. They are beautiful, and when you see one, they immediately evoke a feeling of French authenticity. So, what makes them so special? In order to fully appreciate them, it’s important for you to know a…
