by nancyconway | Jun 28, 2026 | French Traditions & Culture
Thomas Jefferson With the celebration in the United States of Independence Day on the Fourth of July, my thoughts always turn to the fascinating lives of our Founding Fathers. They are all interesting in their own right. My favorite, however, is Thomas Jefferson....
by nancyconway | Mar 27, 2026 | French Traditions & Culture
Paris-Tokyo: A Sweet Love Affair: French pastry chefs and master chocolate makers get busy around Easter, wowing everyone with their special desserts and chocolate sculptures. What some visitors to France don’t know is that many young Japanese chefs and...
by nancyconway | Mar 10, 2026 | French Traditions & Culture
March was chosen as the first month of the year on the Roman calendar as a sign of renewal at the end of winter. However, Spring and its abundant produce arrive late at French markets during this time. That said, a large variety of fresh seafood is still abundantly...
by nancyconway | Feb 10, 2026 | French Traditions & Culture
When you arrive in Paris, you’ll notice many of France’s chocolate boutiques are in the elegant sections of town. They’re the shops of the French master chocolate makers, the best of the best for French chocolate. The French offer chocolates on all...
by nancyconway | Feb 3, 2026 | French Traditions & Culture
February makes the winter feel even longer. And February at food markets in France means the season for game is over (think pheasant or boar, not football), but there’s still a lot of chicken, duck, and other meat around. The French pay attention to seasonal...
by nancyconway | Jan 12, 2026 | French Traditions & Culture
Is there anything seasonal to eat in France in the middle of winter? Like in other months, products are coming into season at French markets in January, others are at their best, and some are going out of season. But do the French want to eat anything after...