Bursting with fresh flavors, classic chicken Provençal features wine-braised, crisp-skinned chicken with loads of melty garlic and shallots, briny bites of green olives, tender artichoke hearts, and sweet cherry tomatoes—all showered with fragrant herbes de Provence. It’s an uncomplicated recipe that will transport you to summer in the south of France. Not a specific recipe, “Provençal”…
All the Flavors of Sun-Kissed Southern France in an Easy, One-Pan Chicken Dish
French Inflation in June Hit Record High of 6.5 Percent: Preliminary Figures
PARIS—French inflation climbed further from the previous month to a record high of 6.5 percent, according to official preliminary figures on Thursday, adding headwinds to the euro zone’s second-biggest economy. The INSEE statistics agency said prices in June had risen by 0.8 percent from May, and that 12-month June preliminary inflation stood at 6.5 percent. Analysts…
Quebec Group Goes to Court Over Gov Gen Mary Simon’s Lack of French
A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon’s appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn’t fluent in French. The group, led by historian Frédéric Bastien, is asking the Quebec Superior Court for a declaratory judgment stating that Simon’s appointment violates Charter provisions declaring Canada to be bilingual….
Create A Charcuterie Board The French Way
When it comes to charcuterie boards, the French don’t play games. Charcuterie—an assemblage of meat, cheese, spreads, bread, olives, dried fruit, and nuts all arranged on a wood plank—isn’t just something that can be thrown together at random. Once I moved in the US, I realized how french charcuterie board is, in fact, an art…
OUICOOK: The Spinach Quiche
Preparation: 3 hours | Cook-time: 1h50 minutes | 1 Pie I love baking Quiches, especially on weekends – they are the perfect leftovers for the entire family. Like any quiche, this shouldn’t be served hot, right out of the oven. This is at its best warm, room-temperature, or cold. Add in a dressed salad, and…
Alsatian Blueberry Tart Is a Glorious Celebration of Summer in France
Come summertime in France, the eastern region of Alsace and its Vosges mountains burst with “blue gold.” Such is the nickname given to the local wild blueberries—myrtilles and brimbelles—which are beloved in the region and feature heavily in its cuisine. Visit Alsace this time of year, and you’re sure to find an Alsatian blueberry tart…
McDonald’s Pays $1.3 Billions to End French Tax Spat
McDonald’s is to pay $1.3 billion to end a tax dispute with France. That was according to a judge on Thursday (June 16). The case centered on allegations first made in 2014 that the burger chain diverted profits made in France to other countries to pay lower taxes. McDonald’s French headquarters were investigated as part…
How To Choose A Cologne
One thing that truly sets French men apart is their knack for picking cologne. The thing about personal scents is that there is truly no black and white answer for finding the best cologne. There are certainly recommendations from others and convincing ads, but choosing a cologne is an intimate experience. It should be tailored…
French Dog Breeds You Should Know About
What’s comes to mind when you think of France? Perhaps the fashion, the Cuisine, the Eiffel Tower, The wine (and OuiPlease!). But as a dog lover, and as we celebrate National Dog Mom’s Day because May is all about Moms we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to share with you some of our favorite French…
A French Way to Make Fish Shine
Sole meunière is one of those dishes that sounds fancy, but really isn’t. This staple of the French repertoire features simple Dover sole fillets lightly dredged in flour, pan-fried, and bathed in a brown butter sauce with lemon and parsley. The bright sauce allows the delicate flavors of the fish to shine, with a result that’s…
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