
Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California
Here’s my interpretation of cassoulet, the humble, but hearty meat and bean stew from southwest France Continue reading Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California
Here’s my interpretation of cassoulet, the humble, but hearty meat and bean stew from southwest France Continue reading Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California
[Sponsored post] Updated: January 18, 2021. Petit Pot, based in Emeryville, California, makes organic, dairy-free, gluten-free French-style desserts Continue reading Petit Pot: Organic French Pudding Made in California
In this season of gratitude, I want to thank you for reading my blog. Sending you warm wishes for strength, peace, and good health Continue reading Thanksgiving Thoughts
Donut Petit is a cute little bakery located in Alameda, the island city about 10 miles/ 16 km east of San Francisco, California 🍩 Continue reading Donut Petit in Alameda, California
I learned that you can make this beautiful French bread quickly and easily using canned dough – who knew? 🥖 Continue reading Easy-peasy Pain d’épi
In 2017, my family and I took a day trip to the charming town of Yountville in Napa Valley 🍇 Continue reading A Touch of France in Yountville, California
I’ve been going to Specialty’s Café & Bakery for work lunches for over 15 years. So when I learned that the San Francisco Bay Area-based chain would be permanently closing their doors after today, May 19, 2020, I was shocked! The reason for the closure? The pandemic. Their website explains that “Current market conditions attributed to COVID-19 and shelter-in-place policies have decimated company revenues.” Founded in 1987, the company operated over 55 cafes in California, Illinois, and Washington state. Before the pandemic, Specialty’s was popular among busy office workers who wanted a quick, but nutritious lunch, like salads, sandwiches, and … Continue reading Specialty’s Café & Bakery Closes After 33 Years
How do you say “baking fail” in French? Continue reading I Tried to Make a French Lemon Tart
When your belly grumbles in Berlin, you can easily find beer, pretzels, and currywurst to satisfy your hunger! But what if you’ve got a hankering for something different? My dear friend introduced me to a few good restaurants Continue reading Visiting Berlin: Where to Eat
Let’s celebrate the flaky, buttery French pastry Continue reading January 30 is National Croissant Day in the United States
I want to share a few of my favorite things that I discovered this year that bring me joy (This post is not sponsored) Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
I don’t go to Vietnamese restaurants often and I don’t have a phin (the special metal coffee filter used to brew Vietnamese coffee), so I’ve learned to get creative when the craving strikes Continue reading 6 Creative Ways to Get Your Vietnamese-Style Coffee Fix
It’s like a Clafoutis, but instead of traditional cherries, I used apples and cranberries (to give it a touch of autumn, my favorite season) Continue reading I Made an Apple Cranberry Flaugnarde with Crème Fraîche
The Marin French Cheese Company is located on a dairy farm in Hicks Valley, near the city of Petaluma, California, about 40 miles/ 64 km north of San Francisco. Since they have been at this location since 1865, Marin French Cheese has earned the distinction of being the “longest continually operating cheese company in America.” If the circular red and black logo looks familiar, it’s because Marin French Cheese was the producer of a variety of premium, hand-crafted French cheeses sold under the brand, “Rouge et Noir” which means “red and black.” They started using the name, “Marin French Cheese” … Continue reading Picnic By the Pond at Marin French Cheese in Petaluma