Put down that 1664, it’s time to try some other French beer!* Here’s my top 5 (in no particular order): Dremmwel “Horizon” in the Breton language, Dremmwel is one of my favorite brands coming from Bretagne. Of particular remark is their “Blé Noir,” a gluten-free amber beer made with buckwheat (the “black gold” of Bretagne, if…
Month: May 2021
Donating Blood as a Foreigner in France
Today I wanted to talk about donating blood in France. Pandemic aside, treatments for new and pre-existing illnesses still take place every day and donating is as important as ever. This article focuses on my experience donating blood in France (in the blue boxes) and how you can go about doing so yourself. 1 Hour…
Americanized French Recipe: Bouchées à la Reine
Are you ready to feel like a damn queen? If the answer is “yes,” you definitely need to try this recipe made for a French one! The Queen’s Bite Known as the “bouchée à la reine” or “queen’s bite,” this recipe combines the best of a light puff pastry exterior (called a vol-au-vent) with a…