French Leek Soup for Weight Loss? The French Way to Reset Without Dieting
French leek soup is often searched as a weight loss recipe. But in France, it’s not…
by Rebeca Plantier February 18, 2026
Rebeca Plantier
French leek soup is often searched as a weight loss recipe. But in France, it’s not…
by Rebeca Plantier February 18, 2026
What does a French school chef’s day actually look like? From early morning deliveries to lunch…
by Rebeca Plantier February 10, 2026
I’m often asked for book recommendations about France, and I always hesitate. Not because I don’t…
by Rebeca Plantier January 27, 2026
French zucchini soup is one of those quiet staples that shows up again and again in…
by Rebeca Plantier January 22, 2026
After more than twenty-five years living in France, I’ve noticed something quietly radical: when it comes…
by Rebeca Plantier January 6, 2026
Christmas traditions in France don’t stop at the family table. At a local elementary school, they…
by Rebeca Plantier December 18, 2025
Ever wondered what French children actually eat at school? Here’s a real week from our local…
by Rebeca Plantier December 10, 2025
There’s a certain simplicity to life in France that I noticed almost immediately after moving here.…
by Rebeca Plantier December 1, 2025
French school lunches have changed dramatically since I began documenting them in 2014. Today they’re healthier,…
by Rebeca Plantier November 29, 2025
A warm, personal look inside the everyday French habits that support wellbeing: real food, gentle movement,…
by Rebeca Plantier November 29, 2025