Tag: French

Catholic Priest Stabbed Multiple Times, Nun Injured in Knife Attack at French Church

A Catholic priest was stabbed multiple times on Sunday morning in a church in Nice, France, while a nun was also injured during the knife attack, officials have said. The attack came as France began voting in a presidential run-off election race between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and National Rally candidate Marine Le Pen. French politician Eric Ciotti,…


French Parenting Tips Parisians Swear By

A job that is 365 days a year: being a mother is a 24/7 role, filled with teachable moments, rewarding moments, and even some silly moments. Every family operates differently, but there are always a few keys rules of thumb every mother tries to live by. We’ve compiled a list of a few parenting tips…


OUICOOK: French Easter Tradition

Easter in French is known as “Pâques”. Most holidays in France center around food and Easter is no different. Why not celebrate this Easter with a French flair? Let’s explore a traditional French Easter meal. The French traditionally eat lamb (agneau) on Easter with yummy Potatoes Dauphinoise, served with a in season vegetable such as…


OUICOOK: Cheese Fondue Day

Happy Cheese Fondue day! I always find national days funny, it is always the most random things. But if it means I get to celebrate National Margarita Day with a margarita and I can celebrate National Fondue day with amazing cheese fondue…I am in! I think of cheese fondue as simply a fancy cheese board….


OuiCook: Le Petit Déjeuner

Although France is known for its extravagant dishes and excellent cooking, le petit déjeuner is unexpectedly very simple and is considered the least important meal of the day. Usually eaten outside a charming café, this simple yet delicious breakfast will soon become your go-to. While in most countries breakfast is considered a large meal comprised…


All About the Butter: How to Make Bakery-Worthy French Brioche at Home

The French have a passion for brioches, which they seek out at bakery stalls and markets, and occasionally make at home. The soft, pillowy bread is a favorite for breakfast, enjoyed with butter and jam, and for the traditional goûter (mid-afternoon snack), with one or two squares of chocolate. Making brioche for Easter morning is…


Quebec Introduced New Plan to Support the French Language Across Other Provinces

Quebec is proposing setting aside one day every year to celebrate the Canadian Francophonie as part of a three-year plan to reinforce French language across the country. Treasury Board Chair Sonia LeBel says she will push for the adoption of March 22 as an official day at the National Assembly, and an occasion for Quebecers…


Legion of Honor

Unlikely friends in a melting pot of confusion. Simon Murray fights for the French Foreign Legion. Pascal Dupont fights for himself. War torn men question honour, hope, morality…because you can desert everything…except yourself. This title is only available in the US. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow…


Coq au Vin: A French Country Cooking Classic

The year: 52 B.C. The scene: The Battle of Gergovia, in modern-day Auvergne, France, between the Romans, led by Julius Caesar, and the Gallic people, led by Vercingetorix. The day before the battle, the story goes, Vercingetorix sent a rooster to Caesar as a warning about the bravery and fierceness of the French troops he…


Beef Bourguignon: A Warming Stew Worth the Time

During the winter season, I make a meaty stew at least once a month. Stews are rich and comforting. They are meant to be slow-cooked to tenderize tough cuts of meat and to infuse the stew with the essence of the meat and aromatics. One of my go-to stews is a beef bourguignon, a classic…