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
France is remarkably structured for most of the year. Then August arrives. Shops close, cities empty,…
by Rebeca Plantier August 13, 2026
A simple baked ratatouille recipe from my French aunt Mounette — a woman who embodied balance,…
by Rebeca Plantier May 28, 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
French kids aren’t born adventurous eaters. From tasting culture in school cafeterias to structured meals at…
by Rebeca Plantier March 16, 2026
French leek soup is often searched as a weight loss recipe. But in France, it’s not…
by Rebeca Plantier February 18, 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
After more than twenty-five years living in France, I’ve noticed something quietly radical: when it comes…
by Rebeca Plantier January 6, 2026
There’s a certain simplicity to life in France that I noticed almost immediately after moving here.…
by Rebeca Plantier December 1, 2025