My neighbor has a tradition of shining pumpkins in mid-October to decorate for both the autumn season and for Halloween. Pumpkins and other fall squashes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and make wonderful, natural decorations. They also last a long time. While the French do not celebrate Halloween, they do appreciate style and … Read More about Autumn Décor: Pumpkins
Autumn Décor: Pumpkins
Fresh Flowers for Fêtes
Fall flowers such as dahlias and chrysanthemums give so much color and texture to a garden and to a dining room centerpiece. Their vibrant shades of every color flower pair perfectly with whatever dinner theme you are creating. Dahlias and chrysanthemums are both fairly hearty (especially the mums) and last throughout colder weather. But beware— … Read More about Fresh Flowers for Fêtes
Everything You Need to Know About French Butter
Creamy, smooth, maybe sweet, maybe salty… French Butter is the best! Most French butter is made in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. Not unlike the two regions’ rivalries about cider making or who “owns” Mont-Saint-Michel, each claims to make the best butter in France. They both produce excellent sweet cream and salted butters; I … Read More about Everything You Need to Know About French Butter
