Recipe for Fish Soup from Brittany: La Cotriade
An old saying states that in Brittany, Bretons have a Celtic soul and a sailor’s heart. And that sailor’s heart is probably why they’re excellent fishermen and have wonderful seafood recipes. So here’s a traditional fish soup recipe from...
Easy French Barbecue Marinade Recipes
Marinades are a great resource to have on hand for barbecues. They’re easy to prepare and will quickly up-level the flavor of your meals. I’ve highlighted just 4 ingredients from the French Pantry Checklist to use in the 2 marinade recipes below. But...
French Saffron Guide: The Ultimate Resource for Buying, Storing, & Cooking With This Premium Spice
A close-up of saffron threads. Most people associate saffron with Iran or the Kashmir region of India, but few realize that France has a rich history of saffron cultivation and is currently reviving production of this precious spice due to strong domestic and...
Spices Used in French Cuisine: Cumin – A Spice Borrowed from Morocco
When we think of French cuisine, spices don’t immediately come to mind. But look a little deeper—especially in cosmopolitan cities like Paris—and you’ll discover spices are used quite often. One such example is cumin, a spice that traveled from North Africa and...
Piment d’Espelette: The Black Beret of French Spices
Do you know that black beret you think is so Parisian? It’s actually from the Basque region of southwestern France. Just like the French chili pepper spice called “Piment d’Espelette.” I’ve always associated different...Meet Nancy…
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