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
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
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
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
What does a French school chef’s day actually look like? From early morning deliveries to lunch…
by Rebeca Plantier February 10, 2026