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 | Nov 14, 2024 | Herbs & Spices
Most often when we talk about good vanilla extract or vanilla beans, we picture using it to make a great dessert. We associate it with something sweet and can’t imagine it otherwise. I grew up with Vanilla Wafers (are those cookies still around?), vanilla ice...