Kitchen Notes

Kitchen Notes—Quick Posts from Behind the Pass

Think of this as the chef’s clipboard. These are short, fast posts pulled straight from the kitchen—things we’ve seen, made, tasted, or thought in the moment. No long intros, no SEO padding, no filters. Just real-time updates and flashes of flavour, shared before they’re forgotten.

You’ll see these notes pop up in our site-wide news ticker—if something catches your eye, this is where it lives.

Sometimes the best things never make it into a full post. These notes are where we catch them before they disappear.

⟡𓇋𓊤 Paris in April?

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We’ve got tulips, drizzle, and dinners worth booking flights for. ✽ ✽ ✽ What to do in Paris for Foodies – April 2025 -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

What to Do in Paris for Foodies in May 2025

Spring is in full swing and so is the Parisian appetite. If you’re planning a trip this May—or you’re already here hungry for what’s next—this guide will give you a chef’s-eye view of what’s in season, what’s on the menu, and where the real flavour is hiding. Everything you need to know about what to … Read more

What to Do in Paris for Foodies in April 2025

Spring in Paris doesn’t whisper—it sizzles. The terraces are filling, the markets are bursting, and the kitchens? Oh, they’re getting cheeky. April is when the city swaps its winter coat for something a little more seductive, and if you’ve got taste buds worth their salt, now’s the time to pay attention. Here’s my guide on what … Read more

Valentines in Paris: How to Treat Your Lover Right

Without Stuffing Yourself Out of the Game Ah, Valentines in Paris—the ultimate romantic cliché. But let’s be clear: this guide will make most restaurant owners cry, this valentines itinerary isn’t about overpriced heart-shaped desserts or stuffy tasting menus that leave you too full to function back at the hotel. No, this is about a seductive, … Read more

The Ultimate French Foodie Calendar – Explore & Contribute!

Discover the ultimate French food events calendar featuring the best culinary events across Paris and France, from wine festivals to Michelin-starred galas. It’s free, regularly updated, and you can even embed it on your own site. Got a foodie event I missed? Send it my way! Discover the Best French Food Events Calendar Grab your … Read more

La Rentree in Paris: The French Re-entry into Life

For many Parisians “la rentree in Paris” signals the end of their summer, we lay to reste our dreamy elongated holidays and a return to the existential real life parisian dread. The routine of Metro, boulout, do-do drizzles into our hearts with the first grey days of autumn. The pressure of getting the kids back … Read more

The Ultimate Emojicon & Cute-Core Text Emoji Guide for Chefs and Foodies

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You know what we’re tired of? Beige templates, overly curated grids, and emoji that disappear in dark mode. Back in the MySpace days, we didn’t have Canva—we had character codes and vibes. And honestly? It slapped. This guide is a love letter to that chaotic, romantic, cut-and-paste energy. Whether you’re a chef with a Substack, … Read more