Like every day, February 2nd is another day to celebrate France’s delicious gastronomy. Unlike every day, crêpes dominate the day. When I first moved here and encountered free (yes, free) crêpes being handed out this day, I asked my husband “is it like national donut day, but crêpes because we are in France?” Sorry to…
The 1st of January marks a momentous occasion every year in France, and no, I’m not talking about the new year! Instead, I am talking about the return of the most delectable of all pastries: the galette des rois [gah–let dey rwa]. The galette is a buttery, sweet and flaky pastry that comes with a…
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…
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…
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…
If you are anything like me—which you probably are because you are reading this article—you are likely obsessed with Sephora. You have fond memories of going to the mall and trying out all the newest trends or collecting your free birthday gift. Whatever it may be, those signature stripes really got your heart! Personally, I…
I have been living in France for over a year now, and let me tell you, expat life is not all fun and games! From administrative procedures, to finding a job, and even just daily tasks, I have had a lot of struggles. Obviously adjusting to a new life in a new country is no…
If you have read the about page you are aware that I have gotten married in France twice (to the same person). The reason for this being is that marriage can only be officiated legally in France by the government since the country is laic, meaning there is a firm separation of church and state….
Today I wanted to discuss some things that are not necessarily untruths about France, but are characteristic tropes of French culture and France itself. The stereotypes or cliches I have collected and discussed below were retrieved by posing the question “what comes to mind when you hear the word ‘France’?” on several social media platforms….