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Of course Italy invented pizza. The French love cuisine in general, and Italian cuisine in particular. And they can't help but bring their "French touch" to it. Discover some French pizza recipes here.
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The Phrygian cap to celebrate Liberty and the Republic
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The Phrygian cap is one of the great symbols of the French Revolution and, more broadly, of the French Republic. It caps Marianne (the Republic) and is also the origin of the "phryges", the mascots of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Originally, the cap was worn by freedmen of the Roman Empire, in other words, those who had been freed from slavery. It was this history that led the Parisian "sans culottes" to make it their symbol at the time of the Revolution, because it symbolized the accession to Liberty.
Carnival doughnuts are a tradition around Shrove Tuesday in many parts of France, especially in the East. A lot of people make them and offer them to their neighbors. What's the recipe and how do you make them? Monsieur de France's tips.
The origin would be British, but lemon is also from the South of France, particularly Menton, and it's a tart you'll find in French brasseries. You can make it yourself, and it's delicious! Follow Monsieur de France's recipe. (Actually, no, it's my Aunt Nicole's, but shhhh!).
Coquillettes: a dish that reminds the French of their childhood. Either because grandma cooked them perfectly and we enjoyed them with our cousins, or because they weren't so bad in the canteen... They're also easy to make, inexpensive, and lend themselves to some great recipes:
It was the Greeks who invented the Olympic Games over 3,000 years ago, but it was a Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin, who resurrected them after they had disappeared. The initiator of the modern Olympic Games, and thus of PARIS 2024, he knew what he was talking about, as he was a great sportsman himself. Meet a man who left his mark on the history of mankind.
Shortbread: delicious to break hunger, to offer to guests or to accompany coffee, economical and an ideal recipe to introduce little ones to pastry-making. Discover our recipe :
Onion soup is warm and comforting. It has long been the dish of the poor, since all that's needed, at least for the base, is a few onions, some butter and a broth. While some say it dates back to Roman times, what's certain is that it was widely eaten in the French countryside until recently. This didn't stop Louis XIV from enjoying a good onion soup on his return from the hunt.
Chicken broth, or beef broth: a comforting dish that used to be eaten for breakfast before coffee or hot chocolate replaced it in the 19th century. It's a base for many recipes, and a great way to reuse leftovers, especially Sunday chicken. By freezing it as you would ice cubes you'll have it when you want it all year round. Here's my recipe:
Flan is delicious. Eggs, cream and a hint of childhood to savor with my grandmother's flan recipe, which I'm sharing with you here ...
