Did you know that French accents are important to the pronunciation of words in French? You may think that you can get away with not using the accents, but you would be wrong about that. It’s important to at least try to get the pronunciation correct. The French will appreciate that you are trying. The […]
And then there are the pastries in Paris! Oh My Gosh! The City of Light takes its pastries very seriously… each little temptation is une petite œuvre d’art (a little work of art). From macarons, to cream puffs, to the delicately created tartlets filled with crème pâtissière (pastry cream) and topped with glazed fruit… the […]
Salut les amis, Something fun! This week, I made Almond Raspberry Financiers! As far as French pastries are concerned, Financiers are fast and easy to make. They are best right out of the oven but can be reheated in a microwave. If you are interested in adding these little treats to your French pâtisserie repertoire, […]
« Manger sur le pouce ». Literal translation: To eat on the thumb. Meaning: To have a quick snack, to grab a bite to eat. Ce n’est pas bon de manger sur la pouce, sans prendre le temps d’apprécier la nourriture. It’s not good to eat on the go, without taking the time to appreciate […]
Le Journal de l’Orne, 17 Apr 2025 Fromages… Et si on variait les plaisirs ? La France est le pays aux mille fromages. Le lait de vache est le plus utilisé pour leur fabrication mais les fromages de brebis et de chèvre offrent des alternatives intéressantes. *** Le Journal de l’Orne17 Apr 2025 Cheeses… What […]
Journée, nf : day, daytime The French word « journée » looks almost the same as the English word “journey.” The most common meaning of “journey” in English refers to extended travel, or a voyage. In French, « journée » means “day” or “daytime.” Les journées sont chaudes en été. The days are hot in […]
Compassion, nf : compassion, sympathy, mercy, humanity, pity. Ils ont réagi à la catastrophe avec beaucoup de compassion. Their response to the disaster showed great humanity. La compassion est la force. Compassion is strength. Son manque de compassion n’était pas une surprise. His lack of compassion was no surprise.
Did you know that this week has three holidays in France? Friday, April 18th is Good Friday, which is observed as a public holiday in Alsace and Moselle. As a holy day for practicing Catholics, Good Friday is typically honored with a day off work in France. The bells of churches are tied so they […]
Oh my gosh, let’s talk about bread in Paris! The City of Light takes its bread very seriously. There are over 30,000 boulangeries (bakeries) and pâtisseries (pastry shops) in Paris. Although the image of a Frenchman wearing a beret and striped pullover, carrying a baguette under his arm is a total cliché, it is very […]
Bonjour les amis, Something fun! This week, I made Scottish Shortbread! Yes, I know Scottland is not France, but it’s close enough! A dear friend of mine and her husband love Scottland, and her birthday is this week, so I thought what a great way to celebrate both… everyone needs a little Scottish Shortbread… […]
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