by nancyconway | Jul 28, 2026 | Oils & Vinegars
Tomatoes aren’t fully in season in France until July, but that can extend from June into September if the weather stays warm. An Easy Starter Recipe for a Summer Meal: Simple French meals often begin with a light Starter dish made of raw vegetables, especially...
by nancyconway | Jun 7, 2026 | Oils & Vinegars
The French Love Salads! While growing up in the U.S., my salad repertoire was limited to iceberg lettuce, tomato, and cucumber or eventually a Ceasar salad made with romaine lettuce. Surprisingly, I discovered a large variety of salads when I came to France....
by nancyconway | Oct 30, 2025 | French Traditions & Culture, Gifts, Jams & Desserts, Oils & Vinegars
Authentic French gifts for Christmas can be ordered easily online. And a gourmet food gift from France doesn’t need to be limited to wine or cheese. Here are 3 types of gourmet gifts from some of France’s top food artisans that you can find on Amazon.com....
by nancyconway | Aug 30, 2024 | Oils & Vinegars
Often when someone thinks of buying olive oil, their thoughts go to Italy or Greece, perhaps Spain. They don’t usually think of buying French olive oil. However, it’s not a zero-sum game: you don’t need to limit yourself to one country or even one...
by nancyconway | Aug 5, 2024 | Oils & Vinegars
Two things that surprised me about French olive oil For a long time, I thought the French olive oil I bought in the Paris supermarket was terrific. Then I had two surprises: When I read the label in detail, nothing said the olive oil was actually from France! The fine...