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Bucatini all’Amatricia “in their fashion” at Aroma

February 7, 2022

Savoring the Restaurants of La Grande Bellezza

Rome’s Fine Dining Revisited 2022

Osteria Francescana

July 17, 2019

Dining at the World’s Best Restaurant: Don’t?

Edward and I traveled to Modena, Italy, to experience dining at Osteria Francescana, the world’s so-called best restaurant.

Abantal

January 11, 2019

Mireille’s Meals of the Year

Luckily in the past year I have lived in or traveled to places I love. And I had to eat! …

Mother’s Day: A Recipe for French (and American!) Moms

My mother and my mother-in-law two things in common: their love for lobster and champagne.

The Basics of the French Lifestyle

It's never too late to learn.

Fresh and Simple: Recipes for the Summer

Making the most of the freshest produce.

The 25-Minute Dinner Party: Summer

A fast, easy and delicious menu for Summer dinners.

Everyday Eating, French Women Style

Healthy eating habits for all seasons

Mireille’s Secret Recipe: Magical Leek Soup

A tried-and-tested method to regain your equilibrium.

What Mireille Eats in a Typical Week

A food journal of a typical week.

Fall Back into the Swing of Things

The importance of embracing autumn.

Preparing for the pre-holiday gorging season

French women tips for moderating the temptations of the holiday season.

En Hiver: Winter Pleasures

Embracing the Dormant Season

Keeping Your Equilibrium Over the Holidays

Because holiday parties mean food, and lots of it.

Find Your Autumn Movement

Beauty and Fitness Ideas for Fall

En été: Movement in the Summer

Summer is the month of equilibrium and recalibrating—the longest days are the most enlivening.

The Natural Beauty of Strawberries

Deliciously Sweet, Healthy and Easy to Prepare

Mutabilité: Spring’s Fleeting Beauty

Sensory pleasures are all around us.

Au Printemps: Spring Pleasures

Rediscover the Season Known as "The First Time"

For the Love of Eating

French passions that go hand in hand.

Why French Women Eat Oysters

My love for oysters is no secret at this point, and though writing a book may be an outward sign …

Cooking With the Healthy Colors of Autumn

A beautiful palette to please your palate.

Valentine’s Day à la Française

Easy and Romantic French Menu Ideas

A Winter Favorite: Scallops

A little French lesson in cooking scallops. Two minutes. Voilà.

The Sweetest of Guilty Pleasures: Vacherin

Easy, delicious salad, cheese and dessert course in one

Mindful Eating with All Five Senses

How French women keep menus interesting.

Adding Romance to Your Meals

Add a sense of ritual to preparing your meals and setting your table.

Putting Leeks in Your Life

A couple ways of preparing the most versatile and delicious vegetable.

The Scoop on Sweets: Finding Pleasure in Moderation

Is Sugar Really That Bad?

The 35-Minute Dinner Party: Fall

Fast, Easy and Delicious Menu

Plums: A French Obsession

A Delicious French Health Secret

The Joy of Creating Your Own Recipes, and Other Tips from French Women for All Seasons

Mireille shares insights from writing her two first books.

A Labor Day Ode to Summer

Easy and Delicious Menu Ideas

4 Ways to Pack a Delicious Lunch for Work

Packing a Healthy and Delicious Lunch for Work

Vive la Sardine!

Cooking Tips for a Favorite Summer Fish

What About Women Who Don’t Have Time to Cook?

A Q&A with Mireille about overcoming obstacles and making the French lifestyle work for you.

To Detox or Not to Detox?

Detoxing the French way.

Toujours Chocolat: A French Pleasure

There are so many different varieties and quality levels to chose from: where is a woman to start?

Quick and Easy 3-Ingredient Soups

Only three ingredients needed for each of these quick and delicious soups.

Don’t Like Magical Leek Soup? Try This Alternative.

A variation on Mireille's classic

Champagne 101: From Buying the Bottle to Serving Your Guests

There's an art to serving champagne—and you can master it.

Wine Tasting for Beginners

Tips on developing your palate and buying the right bottle.

The Magic of Yogurt

Incorporating the French staple in your diet.

The Siren Call of the Cupcake

The siren call of the cupcake is strong... But you can learn how to find balance.

Readers Try The Magical Leek Soup… To Great Results!

Firsthand accounts from those who dared.

Portions: A French Woman’s Primer

A handy guide for the best serving sizes.

Pairing Wine with Cheeses and Desserts

It's the end of the meal, but not the end of the story.

Wine on table, woman eating

The Marriage of Food and Wine: Exponential Pleasure

A matchmaking adventure for your palate.

Wine on table, woman eating

Pairing Wine with Appetizers and Main Courses

A primer on how to pair the best wines with your meal.

Faire Son Marché: Shopping for Food Online

Best Sources for French Women Staples

Serving Wine: The Basics

Pouring wine like a French woman is an art—but it's not too late to learn.

Recalibrating Your Portions: The 50 Percent Solution

Portion Control Made Twice as Easy

Why French Women Drink Wine

It's been a French tradition for centuries.

Pleasures from the Sea

Coquillage (Shellfish): Oysters and More

16 Eating Habits the French Cultivate

One step forward, two steps back. Here are some quick tips to eating healthier if you're feeling low.

Booting Out the Riff-Raff

French Women Tips for Dealing with the Offenders in Your Diet

The French Women Makeover for Coffee Addicts

Small Diet and Lifestyle Changes Add Up

Finding a Healthy Balance: The Beer Question

I help my friend Camille find a lifestyle she could enjoy.

Why Seasonal Eating Matters

Eating with the seasons is crucial to feeling "bien dans sa peau"

French Woman’s Manifesto

  • French women eat for pleasure.
  • Bon Appétit!
    Literally “good meal”, enjoy your meal!

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