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 | Aug 28, 2025 | Oils & Vinegars
French red wine vinegar is a classic pantry staple in French cooking. It brightens salads, deepens sauces, and adds instant character to simple home-cooked meals. It’s not easy to eliminate processed foods from our pantries: they’re always ready-to-go and...
by nancyconway | Aug 25, 2024 | Oils & Vinegars
I never realized there were so many kinds of vinegar before moving to France. Most French families have at least 3 varieties of vinegar in their pantries. High-quality red wine vinegar and white wine vinegar are must-haves. This is a French secret to making a simple...