A French Substack

All of my posts combined!

Planning a trip? Already have your tickets booked? Just up for a cheeky read? Look no further! City guide, food checklist, souvenirs, food traditions, the art of apéro dînatoire, typical recipes and more.

If you’re already prepping Thanksgiving you can find my cranberry sauce recipe here :)

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French Guides

• Paris City Guide - what to eat, see, do when in the capital

• Ile de Ré Island Guide - what to eat, see, do when on the island

• Food Checklist - a fun PRINTABLE checklist you can use with friends when visiting France

  • This one says it’s for Paris summer but it can be used whenever tbh - think bistrot classics, niche pastries, regional drinks…

• What to bring back from France

  • Pharmacy, supermarket snacks, condiments, favorite clothing brands, perfume etc

French “Traditions”

• Le Petit Déjeuner Complet - a typical daily breakfast spread

• Apéro Dinatoire - an apéro that actually fills you right up, French “girl dinner”

• French Christmas - the customs my family and I follow and what we eat

• French Easter - no Easter bunny, just flying bells

• La Chandeleur - a day for eating crêpes

Classic French Recipes

• Foolproof Pate Brisée Recipe - to make any tarte, sweet or savory

  • Shallot Tarte Tatin - savory tatins are my go-to for dinner parties & picnics

• Crêpes - a foolproof guide for a thin & tasty crêpe

• Yogurt Cake - this carrot cake variant is such a hit amongst my family members

• Nicola Lamb langue de chat - thin, crispy and so nostalgic!

• Angelica Candy - from plant to sweet

• Condiments

  • Butter Variations - a necessary addition to any apéro your guests will love

  • Crème de Marrons - my favorite crêpe or waffle topping

  • Radish Relish - my take on the radis beurre

  • My Mamie’s Vinaigrette - for any and all salads

  • Apricot Tonka Jam - tonka obviously had to show up in one of these recipes

  • Cramaillote aka Dandelion Jelly - tastes like honey!

• Cheese

  • Regional Goat Cheese - Sainte Maure forever

  • Mont d’Or Cheese

    • Both can be paired with this Sancerre Jam

That’s it for today! Feel free (please do) comment any questions below or newsletters you’d like to see in the future :)