I want to share a few of my favorite things that I discovered this year that bring me joy (This post is not sponsored)
Category: Food & Drink
6 Creative Ways to Get Your Vietnamese-Style Coffee Fix
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
I Made an Apple Cranberry Flaugnarde with Crème Fraîche
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)
Picnic By the Pond at Marin French Cheese in Petaluma
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." … Continue reading Picnic By the Pond at Marin French Cheese in Petaluma
Two French Bakeries and the Blue House in San Francisco
In my blog post, "If You're Going to San Francisco, Be Sure to Watch These Videos Filmed There," I described how a blue house in San Francisco inspired Maxime Le Forestier to write a French song entitled, "San Francisco." I recently got the chance to see the house on 18th Street made famous by the … Continue reading Two French Bakeries and the Blue House in San Francisco
Oui Oui! Macaron
Yes, yes! I found another macaron shop in the San Francisco Bay Area
Tous les Jours: French-Korean bakery in Dublin
I visited a Tous les Jours French-Korean bakery for the first time ever
Visiting Seattle: Where to Eat
Starving in Seattle? I recommend you grab a bite at the following places for burgers, phở, and mac and cheese. They’ve got good eggs and pancakes, too...with warm maple syrup, everything for you
Visiting Seattle: Original Starbucks
Did you know there are two originals in town? One is the first store that opened in 1971 and the other is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery that opened in 2014. I like one more than the other
How Jewel Made Me Think of Breakfast
I heard Jewel’s 1996 hit song, “You Were Meant For Me” recently and its food lyrics made me think of my favorite meal of the day. Here are some pictures of breakfast foods I love
You Need to Try These Black Raspberry Cocktail Recipes I Found
Hat tip to Carolyn of Hawkfeather Stories for inspiring this post! (I enjoy her blog and I'm sure you will, too. Check it out: Hawkfeather Stories) This week's Wednesday Postcard was from the commune of Chambord, France. It had not occurred to me that Chambord could be related to the black raspberry liqueur of the … Continue reading You Need to Try These Black Raspberry Cocktail Recipes I Found
Sunday Brunch at La Note Restaurant Provençal in Berkeley, California
You don’t need to wait long for my review of brunch at La Note, the popular French restaurant in Berkeley. It’s ready to read now
Leave the Gum, Take the Cannoli
First of all, I mean no disrespect to all of you diehard fans of "The Godfather" movies. I know the true quote is: "Leave the gun, take the cannoli." But it's a bit too violent, wouldn't you agree? So just for fun, I changed gun to gum! I took this picture at a Whole Foods … Continue reading Leave the Gum, Take the Cannoli
Taking a Load Off at Laundré in San Francisco
When I spotted Laundré in the Mission District in San Francisco, I was intrigued by the accent aigu (é) in its name. A closer look at the large blue building located on the corner of 20th and Mission Streets revealed that Laundré is a portmanteau, or a made-up word using the combination of the words, … Continue reading Taking a Load Off at Laundré in San Francisco
January 30 is National Croissant Day in the United States
The only reason I know January 30 is National Croissant Day in the United States is because my Starbucks mobile app told me! I couldn't find the origins of this "national day" to celebrate the flaky, buttery French pastry, but as a fan of all things French, I'm glad someone made it up. After all, … Continue reading January 30 is National Croissant Day in the United States
French-Canadian Film: Modified
I recently attended a community screening of Modified, a French-Canadian documentary about "a food lover's journey into GMOs," or genetically modified/engineered organisms. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, this film is a must-see for anyone who eats food. So, yes, it's for everyone! In the 90-minute award-winning film, filmmaker, Aube Giroux, takes viewers … Continue reading French-Canadian Film: Modified
4 Ways I’m Coping with California Wildfire Smoke
I cope by spending quality time with loved ones, enjoying comfort food, staying positive, and knowing I can help relief efforts by supporting the American Red Cross
Quiche Vosgienne
My interpretation of Quiche Vosgienne: a Pancetta & Swiss/Gruyère cheese French tart in a gluten-free crust 🥧
Poutine in Berkeley
I broke from “Traditional” and had the Korean poutine at Smoke’s Poutinerie in Berkeley (Update: Closed November 2019)
Where My Beignets At?
A beignet ("ben-YAY") is a French-style donut synonymous with New Orleans. Luckily, I don't have to travel that far to enjoy these fried and pillowy sweet treats!
