If you’re into French sweets and culture, you’re in for a literal treat. If you’re new here, I’ve been doing some behind-the-scenes style videos including a bakery series that went viral, as I develop the direction of my channel. In that same vein, I decided to reach out to a local chocolate shop so here’s my French chocolate making video.
Wine suitcase: How to bring wine on a plane
You’re in Europe and want to bring wine back on the plane with you but breakage can be a problem. I have the perfect hassle-free solution. It’s the Lazenne wine suitcase and is just what you’ve been waiting for.
Galette des rois recipe: January is French king cake time
This time of year, it’s all about the resolutions, reflections and galette des rois if you’re in France. Just when…
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I went behind the scenes at a French bakery (VIDEO)
The only time I ever get up willingly before 4 a.m. is for an early morning flight, but on Friday,…
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Let’s talk about electric tea kettles
Then I moved to France and was introduced to la bouilloire and oh, how I love it. Is the electric tea kettle the best kitchen invention ever? I’d argue oui. Let’s talk about electric tea kettles in France and all the electric kettle uses.
Where to buy American food in France
You don’t have to look very hard online to find a foreigner abroad looking for some of the comforts of home. Here’s where to buy American food in France. Everything from baking supplies to candy and even beverages.
French potato chips are where in grocery stores in France?
Things seemingly don’t make any sense to my confused American brain. Including the location of French potato chips in the grocery store. But to the French? All of this makes perfect sense in French culture. If you’re looking for potato chips in France grocery stores, they’re not with the pretzels. Let me tell you why.
Illico Fresco review: Meal kit delivery company in France
Meal kit delivery companies are all the rage in the USA but are there meal kit companies in France like Blue Apron? Yes! Here’s my Illico Fresco review.
5 Wines in a can perfect for summer
Summer means fun in the sun, so why not add a cool adult beverage in the form of wine in a can to the mix. Canned wine is better than a bottle when you’re on the move for so many reasons, so here are my top summer wines in a can for summer and beyond. We have red, white, and even sparkling to choose from, so let’s drink.
5 Insider tips for making the most out of your French winery visit
France is known for its wine, so if you find yourself at a winery sipping up a bit of culture, you’ll want to read on. To make the most of your visit, keep my tips for visiting a winery in France in mind.
Monday Mishmash 4/2/18
If you’ve been reading Oui in France for a while, this type of post might look familiar. Monday Mishmash was a conversational roundup-style post I used to do with no real purpose other than to chitchat. I’d update you on happenings around here, share some fun links and let you know about anything else going on.
French market day shopping essentials (FB Live replay)
A morning walking around a French marché is time well spent. Whether you’re in a big city or a small…
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Salon des Vins de Loire: My day at a professional wine trade fair as a non-professional
Last week, the 32nd annual Salon des Vins de Loire welcomed over 8,000 people over 2 days in Angers. I…
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9 of my best French grocery store tips!
I love checking out all the products and packaging and really do enjoy my trips to the supermarket. So to be useful today, I’ve put together 9 handy tips for grocery shopping in France.
A visit to my local foire aux vins
France is home to some of the best wine in the world, and if you want to save a little…
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Zaggora Breakfast Smoothie Vanilla protein powder review
I recently learned of Zaggora Breakfast Smoothies so I bought some on a whim after seeing the shake is nutritionally sound and that they deliver within Europe. Here’s my Zaggora Breakfast Smoothie review. Find out if Zaggora protein shakes are worth your money or not. Is Zaggora a hit or miss? Read on for my protein shake review.
Where to buy egg whites in France?
Not all countries have the same food products and when you move abroad, discovering all the new foods is part…
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Pass the bread, please. That’s not “bread”!
I’m surprised this funny exchange about French bread took 5 years to happen. At first, I wasn’t sure if it…
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Picard Surgelés: France’s frozen food store is pure heaven
If you ask me what my favorite store in France is, Picard would quickly come to mind. The frozen food giant is like nothing I’d ever experienced in the USA, and I make weekly visits (or as often as my little freezer will allow). Why is Picard in France so special and what do they sell?
BIG differences between Starbucks in France vs. the USA
Starbucks are pretty similar when it comes to branding no matter where you are, but there are some marked differences between Starbucks in France versus the USA.