This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s school mornings with stale croissants. It’s food tours with jet-lagged toddlers. It’s markets, messes, strikes, and slow dinners that make it all worth it. This is life in Paris—through the eyes of a chef, a parent, and someone who still sometimes cries over cheese.
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If you’re an expat, a parent, a chef, or just a little obsessed with how food connects to real life—this is your front-row seat.
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
Navigating a Parisian dinner invitation can be a delightful yet daunting experience. From the moment you receive that coveted invite, the excitement and nerves intertwine. Imagine stepping into an elegant soirée, where every detail from RSVP etiquette to dining decorum plays a crucial role. Whether you’re an avid traveller, a curious foodie, or living here … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight: when it comes to breakfast, we Brits do it better than anyone—yes, even the French. Sure, you might hold a flaky Parisian croissant in high regard, but can it stand up to the belly busting, hangover curing glory of beans, bangers, bacon, and eggs? I think not. You see, for … Read more
All the Parisians I’ve spoken too are leaving town during the Paris Olympics, leaving behind the city of love for the army’s of sports fans, champagne quaffing VIPs and hard working olympic volunteers & athletes. The tourist traps, scams and disneyfication of Paris is in full flow, prices have been boosted and quality of life … Read more
Ah, Paris in summer. The sun kisses the Seine, laughter spills from sidewalk cafés, and the aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with something a bit more…spirited. That’s right fellow foodies, it’s street apéro season! Forget stuffy bars and overpriced cocktails. Parisians know that the real magic happens outdoors, with a chilled bottle of wine, … Read more
My stomach churned like a bad béarnaise when I heard this tale of culinary carnage from behind the scenes at Roland Garros. Sure, I love sharing the joys of French food, but let’s be real—the pressure on these chefs is insane. Follow me behind the swinging doors of Parisian kitchens, where nightmares are on the … Read more
Every spring, Paris celebrates the art of baking with the Fête du Pain, set against the backdrop of the still under renovation Notre Dame. While the towering spires of this historic cathedral are no longer shrouded in scaffolds, the square before it is limited due to the continued restorations. Nothing stopping the french transform it … Read more
Salut! Chef Tris here your friendly Parisian food tour guide, diving deep into the heart of Paris to bring its culinary wonders to life for visitors. But what happens on the days when I’m not leading eager foodies through the historic streets? Today, I invite you into my world, sharing a typical day in my … Read more