The bouillotte lamp is one of the most famous design products in history, especially in the 19th century.Originally, this lamp was designed as a card game accessory, from which it takes its name: the bouillotte.The "bouillotte game" was popular...

 This week\'s recipe is a quick and easy one and it makes a change from a normal toasted sandwich.Croissant Croque MonsieurIngredients4 croissants8 slices good quality ham2/3 cup grated gruyere cheeseBéchamel Sauce:1 tbsp butter2 tbsp plain...

 "Un Homme et une Femme"  is a film that I have wanting to watch for a long time.It is a French classic, made in 1966 by the fabulous Claude Lelouch who is one of France\'s best film directors.We finally got around to watching the film on...

Photo and recipe from here  It is butternut season here in France and we adore them. Not only do they look fabulous, they are delicious.I was happy when I found this recipe for Butternut Squash Feta Pasta as it is something new and we have never...

 As you know we love a chic table setting so we were happy to see the table had been set in the dining room at Chateau Valencay.Each place setting had it\'s own carafe, I thought this would be for water whereas French Boyfriend said it was for...

 Bonjour mes belles,We are back from our holiday and I must say I do not like that post holiday feeling.I am now ploughing my way through the laundry and have yet to finish unpacking my suitcase.The only positive is that the weather is sunny and...

 Happy World Animal Day ?Bonne journée des animaux ?Leeann x 

recipe and photo from here It is apple season here in SW France so this week I will be treating French Boyfriend to a fabulous apple based dessert. Calvados Rice Pudding Serves 6 people 15 min preparation 40 min cooking  ...

 Here\'s to the dreamers, the doers and the believers.Happy World Dream Day ?Leeann x 

 Bonjour mes belles,What a week it has been.  I am thankful to delivery drivers as it was French Boyfriend\'s birthday yesterday and I breathed a sigh of relief when all the items that I ordered arrived in time.We normally go away for his...

 French boyfriend is sleeping like a baby as are all of our guests. For some reason I went to bed earlier than usual  last night and the end result was I woke up early this morning.Rather than try to go back to sleep I managed to watch "Emily in...

 Red is currently my go to colour and I have just ordered myself a

Photo and recipe from here Bonjour mes belles, This weeks recipe is a favourite of ours and it is a recipe that you also appear to love as it has had almost 10,000 views since I first posted it in 2013. Red Wine...

 A week or so  ago, French Boyfriend casually asks if I would like 5 kilos of organic plums from our friends orchard, "why not" I reply thinking he will forget and I will never have to worry about what to do with them.Note the word "prune" is...

Stripes and a chic scarf, the perfect combination.Belle journee a tous ?Leeann x 

 So close and yet so far. Belle semaine a tous ?Leeann x 

 Yesterday was a sad day as France lost another of their greatest actors, who was without a doubt the most handsome that have ever graced French screens.A true French legend who will remain eternal thanks to the movies that he made during his long...

 You do not get much more French than croissants. There is nothing quite like a warm croissant direct from the oven.They simply melt in your mouth and before you know it, you are reaching for another.For those of you that would like to try making...

 What an incredible two weeks it has been,  the Paris Olympics were a triumph in all senses of the word.It was wonderful to see athletes coming together and supporting one another even whilst competing against one another - they can certainly...

The fig season is here and since we live in an area famous for it\'s walnuts and figs, this salad recipe is just what I wanted. Feta is a cheese that we have been enjoying a lot of lately, it is possible to buy good quality greek feta here and I...

recipe and photo from here Bonjour mes belles, I am in the mood for making madeleines and as I have lots of very yummy blueberries, this recipe is perfect. Lemon and blueberry Madeleines Makes 24 madeleinesIngredients...

Today is going to be another warm day for most of  France as 39 departments are currently experiencing a heatwave.I do not mind the hot summer days but the nights are hot and humid.Fingers crossed the heatwave moves away from France soon and we can...

 Wow what a weekend it has been. Paris certainly put on a show on Friday night and it is an opening ceremony that we will all remember for years to come.The icing on the cake was Celine Dion\'s amazing performance, words cannot express just how...

 Blueberries or Myrtilles as they are called in French, are my favourite berries.I just wish the season was longer as it is almost over and  I am going to miss my daily treats.Considered to be a superfood, the health benefits are second to...

100 years later and we are sure Paris will be the perfect host for the Summer Olympics 2024.Roll on Friday ?Leeann x