This is… Nuts
I dash to the kitchen. Quick check here too—sometime she is having her morning cup of coffee here. Nope. All clear. Now I just have to take Mark to the classroom and hopefully, she will be busy
Browsing: Food
Rice and Cheese
“Eat rice. Eat Cheese”. Typical Mark, bridging French and Chinese cultures. Still a North American kid, though—he won’t sit at the table, he’d rather “watch TV”.
How to Start a World Culinary Journey
My culinary journey started when I left Nantes. In Asia, Latin America or North America, I discovered staple food and dishes that were completely new to me. Here is my advice to start a culinary adventure, at home or abroad.
People and Food in Santiago
When was the last time you tasted something without knowing that it was? We live…
Turning Into a Giant Ravioli (or Food in Uruguay)
Help. I think I’m turning into a giant ravioli or sorrentino, filled with jamón y…
Medialunas and Dulce de Leche, or Treats in Argentina
Yesterday, around 1 a.m., I felt like having some chocolate. I walked around the block…
IKEA, Apples and Cravings
The woman looks at Mark and me as if we were crazy. Yes, I have a kid who craves apples. The very same apples we have at home, the very same wedges he ate in the car when we picked him up from school an hour ago.
Yummy Northeastern Specialities, Plus Everything You Need to Know About Chinese Food
“Oh, this looks good!” I sigh, drooling in front of the food pictures displayed on…
Hunan and Hubei Food
Chinese people eat constantly. As soon as we are done with breakfast, my father-in-law’s family…
It’s Fresh, Colourful and Tasty
In France, I was in charge of grocery shopping. I didn’t mind. Exploring supermarkets, browsing market stalls, (re)discovering products and studying food trends is fun when you are abroad.
French Food in Nantes
Much has been written about French food, from the classic “French women don’t get fat” mystery to haute cuisine drool-worthy cookbooks.
El Desayuno Es… Gallo Pinto
Breakfast here is invariably “un desayuno típico” with “gallo pinto”, the national dish—beans, rice and spices mixed. It is usually served with eggs, natilla (sour cream) and fried plantains. It’s filling. And pretty tasty, really.
Curious About Mexican Food?
Forget everything you know about Tex-Mex food—sure, you can always find nachos, burritos and quesadillas in Mexico but this is not what Mexican food is about.
Exploring a Mexican Supermarket
Walmart, Mega, Chedraui… by now, we’ve visited quite a few supermarkets in Mexico, mostly (and officially) to get some supplies for Mark—diapers, wipes, food—but also because I am addicted to their bakeries.
French Food: Christmas Sweets and Desserts
French love their pastries and chocolate, even more so around Christmas. There are chocolate boxes…
French Food: Christmas Delicacies
I started my Sunday by hauling a 4.8 kilo turkey from the market back to my parents’ place. We managed to fit the—dead—bird into the tiny fridge. It will be stuffed and cooked for Christmas.
10 French Foods Locals Eat (While Foreigners Think “WTF?!”)
Everyone has heard about French eating snails and frog legs. Fun fact: I have never ever seen frog legs and the only time I saw snails on the menu was in these tourist trap restaurants in the Latin Quarter in Paris. These foods are a bit of a stereotype, like saying “Chinese eat dog meat”—the average French person doesn’t actually crave snails or frogs. On the other hand, some beloved foods are… well, strange from an outsider’s perspective.
11 Foods Canadians Seem to Be Crazy About (And Strangely, I Am Not)
Because I didn’t grow up in Canada, I sometime don’t get what all the fuss is about. These “treats” weren’t part of my childhood and it’s harder to adopt them later in life. Or maybe I’m just a picky French girl after all. So here are some foods Canadians seem to be crazy about… and I don’t get why!
French Treats
France wouldn’t be France without its boulangeries and pâtisseries. Bakers are probably the most-loved artisans and everyone love their treats, from simple buttery croissants and pains au chocolat to elaborate cakes.
Market Day
The weekend is market day in France, and as you know, French take food seriously. Hundreds of locals browse the crowded étalages of fruits, vegetables, specialty food and other delicacies, from spicy salami and ham to crêpes and goat cheese, from fancy cakes to freshly-caught fish.
Spinach vs. Biscuits
I love vegetables and I must admit that I don’t understand why they are at…
Anatomy of Grocery Shopping in Ottawa
I don’t know for you but at home, grocery shopping is the barrel of the Danaids. There is always a key product missing—it’s like our fridge is swallowing the contents when we are not looking.
Celebrating Chinese New Year: 新年快乐!
新年快乐!
Today is Chinese New Year, and our multicultural house is celebrating the beginning of spring (not quite there yet in Canada!) and the beginning of the year of the Snake.
Foodie Review: Merivale Fish Market
I must have walked/driven by the Merivale Fish Market thousands of times, but I had never tried it. I didn’t even know what kind of food they had exactly—well, fish, obviously, but I wasn’t sure what kind of place it was.
Well, now we’ve been there. Verdict? Good fish but I found the restaurant overpriced and the service wasn’t great.