Other first courses : the A to Z of French food and culture

Figs with Chèvre and Vanilla

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Got the back-to-school blues? Figs with Chèvre and Vanilla is my go-to recipe for this time of year. Click through to get it!

Hi! I’m Allison, and I’m an Edutainer working in French food, culture, history, and art. If you’re a gastro-curious traveler or learner, I’m here to show you the A to Z of French food and culture!

Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce and Hazelnuts

A Sauce by Any Other NameA few weeks ago, I was leafing through some recipes that I used for my cooking classes way back when. I came across an old favorite, Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce and Hazelnuts. Yum! Asparagus is plentiful in Paris right now - both the green...

Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce and Hazelnuts

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The French often prepare white or green asparagus with a mousseline sauce. Velvety and light, it’s the perfect complement to this spring vegetable.

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Ice-cold Avocado, Crab, and Cilantro Cocktail

A Modernist Villa on the French Riviera Nestled between Monaco and the French-Italian border, Roquebrune Cap Martin is where the steep Alpes Maritimes tumble right into the Mediterranean Sea. Perched on three “shelves,” the town includes turquoise sea coves on the...

Ice-cold Avocado, Crab, and Cilantro Cocktail

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Nestled between Monaco and the French-Italian border, Roquebrune Cap Martin is where the steep Alpes Maritimes tumble right into the Mediterranean Sea.