It’s a new year and time to take on something new and fun. Why not start a French-themed book club with your French-loving friends? This could be a novel set in France, a non-fiction about French culture or history, a classic by a French author, or a contemporary read. It could even be a book en ... Read More about Start a French Book Club!
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National Crêpe Day
February 2 is National Crêpe Day or La Fête de la Chandeleur in France and officially marks the end of the holiday season. What a great excuse for making crêpes! Originally crêpes came from Brittany but now can be found anywhere in France. The term crêpe refers to the sweet version, which is ... Read More about National Crêpe Day
Gardener’s Tip: Dormant Oil
Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies. I love to plant bulbs, tidy flowerbeds, and cultivate boxwoods. One item that has really improved the health of my boxwoods is dormant oil. Dormant oil is used to eliminate nesting pests and their eggs from your shrubs and trees. Spray the oil onto ... Read More about Gardener’s Tip: Dormant Oil
My Favorite Cookware
If you want a great gift for a cooking enthusiast in your life, I highly recommend nice cookware, which cooks more evenly and cleans up easier than less expensive options. When you cook a lot, it’s worth it to “get the good stuff!” I use many different types of cookware when preparing my recipes ... Read More about My Favorite Cookware
We are on Amazon.com!
Dear Ooh la la! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel friends, It has been exactly one year since my books arrived at our warehouse in Corvallis! Merci beaucoup for all your purchases, promotion, and support. It is very much appreciated. Book sales are over 5oo but there are 2500 ... Read More about We are on Amazon.com!
