How to Eat Like a French Child: What French Kids Eat – A Chef’s Food Guide

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Paris, with its world-renowned cuisine, is a paradise for foodie parents—but let’s be honest, traveling with kids isn’t easy. Every foodie parent knows that French children are raised to eat with impeccable manners and surprisingly adventurous palates. If you’re curious about what French kids eat—and how to help your own children explore food with that … Read more

Eating Out with Kids in Paris: A Family-Friendly Guide

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In the vibrant heart of the City of Lights, where love and gastronomy intertwine, lies a delicious truth many tourists miss—eating out with kids in Paris can be just as magical as dining à deux. Forget the clichés and the eye-rolls from snobby waiters—this city knows how to feed its smallest guests with flair. I’m … Read more

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 Has the French Way of Eating Changed in the Last 100 Years?

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Ah, France—the land of baguettes, boeuf bourguignon, and buckets of booze. But here’s the twist: the way the French eat today is a far cry from the leisurely lunches and wine-laced dinners of a century ago. French eating habits and the french meal are considered the creme de la creme by many of us. And … Read more