What to Eat in Marseille – The Most Underrated City in Europe
Although this is titled What to Eat in Marseille I really should have named it What I Wish I Had Eaten in Marseille. My itinerary only allowed for 24 hours in Marseille and it was so packed I didn’t...
View ArticleLocal Picks For Restaurants in Aix en Provence
After not eating much provencal food in Marseille I was really interested in the best restaurants in Aix en Provence for provencal food- where is all the traditional food? But Aix (pronounced X) is a...
View ArticleBest Bakeries in Aix en Provence
You’re probably wondering why I’m sharing the best bakeries in Aix en Provence when I have shared so many times that I don’t like dessert. But pastries in France are an entirely different matter. You...
View ArticleGourmet Food at Galeries Lafayette
I loathe shopping. If only someone would pick out all my clothing and send me a very small bill. But we spend far too much money on food and travel to also afford a personal shopper’s picks. I wasn’t...
View Article24 Hours in Paris – The Eating Edition
My time in France was far too short. Only one night in Marseille and another two nights in Aix en Provence. When we arrived at the Gare de Lyon train station Laure shared that while it was a grey day,...
View ArticleWhat is Pistou? It’s Not Pesto But it Is Vegan
what is pistou? How to make pistou along with a chef’s tip on using basil water for gin! Although many people think that pistou is simply the French equivalent of Ligurian pesto in Italy, it’s not as...
View Article13 Desserts of Christmas in Provence
I’m not much of a sweets person but I can definitely get behind a tradition like the 13 desserts of Christmas in Provence. Of course it’s known as Les Treize Desserts de Noël in France, and I loved...
View ArticleInstant Pot Coq au Vin
A pressure cooker isn’t simple for comfort food, this Instant Pot coq au vin is an easy French classic. When I first bought my Instant Pot two years ago it seemed like it would be a fad. I started...
View ArticleAsparagus spears, mint and lemon leek cream spaghettini
Asparagus pasta is a great spring dinner that can be ready in 10 minutes. It’s asparagus pasta time which means spring is finally here! I hate to complain as it was a pretty mild winter in Toronto...
View ArticleFrench Cuisine: 23 Things You Must Eat in France
This post about traditional French cuisine is from Gigi at Vicious Foodie, an expert on European food. If you’re traveling to France, chances are you’re probably excited about the food and French...
View ArticleFood in Paris: 30 Things Locals Love to Eat
Paris is the city of lights, love… and most importantly – food! Chefs from around the world travel to seek out food in Paris and find inspiration for their restaurants. With thousands of renowned...
View ArticleThe Only Paris Walking Tour You’ll Ever Need
If you’re wondering whether you should take a Paris walking tour or explore independently read this great story about why the right tour makes a difference. It was my first trip to Paris and I only...
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