August in France: Why Life Feels Different in Summer
France is remarkably structured for most of the year. Then August arrives. Shops close, cities empty,…
by Rebeca Plantier August 13, 2026
Rebeca Plantier
France is remarkably structured for most of the year. Then August arrives. Shops close, cities empty,…
by Rebeca Plantier August 13, 2026
French school lunches are about more than nutrition. They quietly shape eating habits, food culture and,…
by Rebeca Plantier July 30, 2026
France is considering banning added sugars in foods marketed to children under three. Here's what the…
by Rebeca Plantier July 28, 2026
Wondering how much French parents pay for school lunch? Discover how prices are set, why they…
by Rebeca Plantier June 29, 2026
A trip to Carrefour, a three-year-old who loved beets, and one unexpected question changed the course…
by Rebeca Plantier June 26, 2026
A simple baked ratatouille recipe from my French aunt Mounette — a woman who embodied balance,…
by Rebeca Plantier May 28, 2026
A typical week of French school lunch menus in 2026, and what they reveal about food…
by Rebeca Plantier May 27, 2026
Cooking with children builds confidence, reduces picky eating, and connects kids to real food — with…
by Rebeca Plantier April 27, 2026
There is something about living in France for the past 25+ years that I’ve come to…
by Rebeca Plantier April 20, 2026
What do French women really eat in a day? Not a plan or a method, but…
by Rebeca Plantier March 30, 2026