What Is Terroir? How It Defines French Food, Wine—and Your Own Cooking

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Ah, terroir—the word that’s impossible to translate but defines everything exquisite about French food and wine. For the French, it’s not just a romantic notion; it’s the lifeblood of their culinary identity. This is after all a country that grows and eats it’s own food, improving less than 10% of its food supplies in 2023 … Read more

How to Eat Like a French Child: Tips for Cultivating Sophisticated Palates

Paris, with its world-renowned cuisine, is a paradise for foodie parents, but traveling with kids isn’t easy, and every foodie parent knows french children learn to eat with impeccable manners and an adventurous palate. Coming to France with kids, here are some tips on eating like the french with little adventurous. From a young age, … Read more

How to Eat Like the French: When You’re Not French (and Not in France)

Watercolor illustration of a French-inspired dinner setting at home, featuring a cheeseboard, wine, baguette, and cozy ambiance. Perfect example of how to eat like the French at home.

The other night, over a candlelit dinner, a friend leaned in and whispered, “I love it when you cook, Tris. It’s like we’re on holiday in France.” That’s the beauty of French dining—it’s not just about the food, it’s about the entire experience. And here’s the good news: you don’t have to be in France … Read more