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Category Archives: Food & Wine

The unlikely grapes of Thomery

We knew Fontainebleau was famed for its forest as well as for its castle, which housed all the kings of France who…

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The Art of Raclette

It's no secret, I love the creative energy in fall and winter when everything around slows and I can hunker down into…

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Skip the Christmas Market – Mulled wine with rum recipe

December is usually a time for gathering with friends and neighbours at the local Christmas market and buying each…

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Setting the right tone with your wine photography

The winemaker is charged with using their expertise to create something elegant, punchy or memorable. You choose your…

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How to choose your wine glasses

How do you choose the perfect wine glass when there are so many out there to choose from? Well, before we dive in,…

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The taste of terroir

Before we had kids, before I had even moved here full time, we found ourselves at the end of August longing for a…

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Garlic Scape Pesto

We keep growing the size of our garden but every year we wish it were just a bit bigger, and with more of our…

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Lemon Apple Tart

The Apple tart is a fairly classic dessert in France and one that Jérémie is always asking for. I can't help but give…

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Chandeleur Crepes Recipe

French Crêpes As if any of us need an excuse to eat crepes but in case you do... the French have a celebration for…

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