Have you ever tasted Garlic Bundle appetizers? Have you ever put something in your mouth and knew right then and there that you were going to gain two hundred pounds in the next few seconds? Have you ever refused…

Repost of a Favorite:     My niece Juliette was fourteen when she shared the French's most treasured secret cake recipe with me. She told me that she was going to teach me a classic French cake recipe. She asked…

How to do the French Cafes without Looking like a Tourist French cafe, morning:  Walk straight to the counter, when the bartender looks at you, nod your head, point your pointer finger up, and at the same time mouth whisper,…

        1990- With my few French words in my pocket, I often found myself in awkward red-faced situations. On the feast of Epiphany, we were invited to share the Gateau de Rois at a friend's home. Sitting…

photo: Feves for the Gateau des Rois that I found while brocanting.   Tomorrow is Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas. .   The Gateau des Rois – King's Cake. 4 cups of grounded almonds and/or hazelnuts, or a mixture…

    It starts with a baguette and wine,   Followed by one course after another,   With increasing mouthfuls of sweetness. Now we know why my best friend is elastic.     I love how the sugar was stacked…