Easy Spinach Tart: Try The Best 5 Ingredient Recipe
An easy spinach tart recipe – a 5-ingredient spinach tart from the French Tart herself. It’s packed with goodness and…
Tag: French life
A lover of the French way of life, France is my second home. For almost three decades, I have shared my life between Australia and France … partly by intention, partly by fate, with a good dose of serendipity thrown in. Over that time, France has been a home to me, both in my soul and my work. I find the country, the people, and French life endlessly fascinating, beautiful, and enthralling. But also, at times, exasperating. As a journalist, foreign correspondent, and travel writer, I have written extensively about France and life in France for newspapers and magazines worldwide. The lifestyle, breaking news, travel news, adventures, road trips, food, wine, and culture. There may be something uncanny about me ending up in France all those years ago on a journalism scholarship. It was not my first choice – Italy was. The Archers – my mother’s side of the family – come from England. The Archers descend very likely from the de Archers of Normandy. Just as they went on a conquest in England, I went on one to discover the world. And in doing so, have ended up “almost French”.
Sweet Dreams at the French Bakery – It’s Guaranteed
A sign behind the counter at my local bakery yesterday said “REVE” – dream … And I was. The pinch me – I am in a French patisserie dream again. Every trip to a bakery in France is a delicious dream. Savoury or sweet, depending on your preference, the day, or time.
Alcohol sales in France on Sunday – What You Need to Know (For Some, it’s Survival)
Heading to my local Monoprix on Sunday afternoon, I am shocked to find barriers walling me out from the wine section. The manager tells me that laws preclude the supermarket from selling alcohol on a Sunday afternoon. That turns out to be false. Whether you will be able to buy booze in France on a Sunday, depends on the store – and the area.
Fascinating History of French Brioche from Marie-Antoinette to Zola
Was Marie-Antoinette’s famous quip a rumour spun by the Queens’ adversaries?
Try This Easy Recipe for the Best French Brioche
The best French brioche recipe, easy and delicious. Years after love at first (brioche) bite struck, I’m blissing out on home-baked brioche. It really is a matter of vive la différence tasting it fresh from the oven.
Europe Travel Americans: These 6 Top Destinations Are Restriction Free
Should we be surprised that the countries imposing no new restrictions for Europe travel on Americans are all top tourist…