L’info du jour : Mille-feuille – The Thousand-Layer Pastry
Mille-feuille, also known as the ‘Napoleon’, is a classic French pastry made up of three layers of puff pastry, alternating with two layers of pastry cream, and topped with a…
L’info du jour : Croissant – The Quintessential French Pastry
The Croissant is perhaps the most iconic of all French pastries, known for its flaky layers and buttery flavor. Though its origins may trace back to Austria, it has become…
L’info du jour : Foie Gras – A Controversial Delicacy
Foie Gras, made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been especially fattened, is one of the most luxurious and controversial delicacies in French cuisine. It is…
L’info du jour : Gougères – Cheesy Choux Pastry
Gougères are savory cheese puffs made from choux pastry mixed with cheese, usually Gruyère, Comté, or Emmental. Originating from Burgundy, these puffs are often served as an appetizer or as…
L’info du jour : French Onion Soup – A Bistro Favorite
French onion soup is a rich and savory soup made from onions, beef broth, and typically gratinéed with croutons and cheese on top. Its origins trace back to Roman times,…
L’info du jour : Choucroute Garnie – A Taste of Alsace
Choucroute Garnie, a famous Alsatian dish, consists of sauerkraut (‘choucroute’ in French) topped with sausages, other salted meats, and charcuterie, and often potatoes. This dish is hearty and deeply rooted…
L’info du jour : Madeleines – Classic French Sponge Cake
Madeleines are small sponge cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape, typically made from a genoise cake batter. These delightful pastries are famous not just for their unique shape and texture…
L’info du jour : Bœuf Bourguignon – A Burgundy Delight
Bœuf Bourguignon is a well-known traditional French stew made from beef braised in red wine, often red Burgundy, and beef broth, typically flavored with carrots, onions, garlic, and a bouquet…
L’info du jour : Cassoulet – A Hearty Bean Stew
Originating from the south of France, Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked casserole containing meat (typically pork sausages, goose, duck and sometimes mutton), pork skin, and white beans. The dish is…
L’info du jour : Pot-au-feu – France’s National Dish
Pot-au-feu, translating to ‘pot on the fire’, is a French beef stew that is considered the national dish of France. This slow-cooked comfort food typically includes beef, vegetables, and spices,…
L’info du jour : Croissant – Iconic French Pastry
The croissant, a buttery, flaky, and light pastry, is a staple in French bakeries. Though its origins may trace back to Austria, France adopted and perfected the croissant, making it…
L’info du jour : Quiche – The Savory Tart
Quiche, particularly Quiche Lorraine, originates from the Lorraine region of France. It’s a savory tart made with a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, smoked bacon, and cheese. Quiche embodies…