Imagine finding yourself in the French countryside. It’s a beautiful sunny day, and you are arriving at a stunning cream coloured Grand Siècle Château in…
Food
RECIPE: Easy Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is a staple in many North American restaurants, sandwich shops, delis, and even chain restaurants — but it isn’t even eaten in…
Happy Cheese Lover’s Day — FROM FRANCE!
In 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle famously asked, “How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese?” France is, in fact, the country…
REVIEW: Lunching at L’Antre Amis
For the first time since starting Busy Girl Health, I decided to come up with some New Year’s Resolutions for my IG and blog! I…
It’s Christmas Market Season!
Cheers to Christmas Markets! Tis the season here in Europe and the best ones in France are in the North East of the country. The…
RECIPE: Duck Breast with Lavender Port Sauce + Wine Pairing
My mead-pairing adventures continue with this latest recipe! ICYMI, I was intrigued by the different mead cuvées offered by Bulles de Ruche. Each honey wine…
RECIPE: Easy Homemade Ceviche + Wine Pairing
Continuing from my last post, I was intrigued by the different mead cuvées offered by Bulles de Ruche. Each one derives its unique flavours and…
RECIPE: Easy Tomato + Leek + Garlic Confit
Confit is a traditional French method of cooking food in fat, oil, or a water syrup at a low temperature. It was traditionally used as a…
Culinary Alpine Adventures and a Melty Taste of the French Alps!
Today is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although popular in many cultures for centuries, the classic gooey orange-filled Wonderbead version that we have now gained its…
RECIPE: White Asparagus with Hollandaise, Smoked Salmon, and Veuve Clicquot
White asparagus: the vegetable of kings, edible ivory, white gold. Asparagus is a springtime vegetable, known for its distinct flavour, diuretic properties, and its purported function…