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Holiday Cookie Decorating Party
french lifestyle | Home Decor

How to Host a Holiday Cookie Decorating Party

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french lifestyle | Home Decor

How to Set a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table à la Française

There’s something magical about gathering around a beautifully set table,…

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french lifestyle

Halloween Popcorn Bar: How-To Guide

Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in festive treats,…

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french lifestyle

French Wines to Buy at Trader Joe’s

If you’re a lover of French wines, Trader Joe’s has…

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french lifestyle

Planning a Fall Soirée

There’s something undeniably magical about fall—the crisp air, the vibrant…

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Appetizer | Appetizers & Sides | Special Items: Cheese, Butter, & More

Cheddar Crackers Recipe

This cheddar crackers recipe is perfect for your next cocktail…

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french lifestyle

Host a French Dinner Party: Menu ideas and More

One of the most integral parts of French culture is…

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Setting Up A Formal Table

The French love to entertain, and as such, they know…

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Meats, Poultry, & Fish

Fish en Papillote Recipe

If you want to bake tender, flavorful fish, then you’ll…

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Appetizers & Sides

Gougères (Cheese Puffs)

It’s truly amazing how flavorful and delicious food becomes once…

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Meats, Poultry, & Fish

Chicken Roulade Recipe

I always loving experimenting with basic foods to make them…

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Tomato Crostini: easy appetizer idea using fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic-flavored baguette slices. French recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Appetizers & Sides

Tomato Crostini with Fresh Basil

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Steak Diane: A French twist on steak cooked with a dijon cream sauce and a little flambé action. Recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Meats, Poultry, & Fish

Steak Diane (Flambéed Steak with Dijon Cream Sauce)

Juicy rib-eye steak is served with an irresistible dijon cream…

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Apricot Tarte Tatin: an upside down French tart made with pastry and caramelized apricots. Recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Pies, Tarts, & Pastries

Apricot Tarte Tatin

After stumbling upon a gorgeous bunch of sweet apricots at…

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Molten Chocolate Cake: decadent little chocolate cakes with surprise gooey centers! Recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Cakes & Cupcakes

Molten Chocolate Cake (Moelleux au chocolat)

If you dream of silky smooth chocolate taking over your…

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Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms: crimini mushrooms stuffed with garlic butter and parmesan cheese. Perfect appetizer or side dish! French recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Appetizers & Sides

Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms (Champignons farcis au beurre d’escargot)

Want an incredible side dish or tasty appetizer your guests…

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Easy Chocolate Souffle Recipe in ramekins
Cakes & Cupcakes

Easy Chocolate Souffle Recipe

Creamy, rich, and fluffy like clouds of dessert heaven, this…

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Fig Brie Bites perfect for entertaining! Creamy brie inside golden puff pastry, topped with sweet fig preserves and crunchy walnut pieces. Recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Appetizers & Sides

Fig Brie Bites for A Valentine’s Day Party

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Chocolate-Dipped Almond Biscotti: a crisp almond cookie filled with dark chocolate, orange zest, and almonds. Perfect as a winter dessert, served with a cup of hot coffee. Recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Cookies, Bars, & Crumbles

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Biscotti

Now that the weather is a lot colder, I find…

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Duck with Orange Sauce, a French favorite! Recipe via MonPetitFour.com
Meats, Poultry, & Fish

Duck with Orange Sauce (Magret de Canard à l’Orange)

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This week’s lineup is filled with simple French-in This week’s lineup is filled with simple French-inspired recipes that are perfect for summer.

A fresh pesto pasta.
Eggs baked in a Provençal-style tomato sauce.
Lemony chicken meunière.
Salmon en papillote.
A classic ratatouille.
And a savory ham and cheese tart.

The kind of meals that feel special without requiring hours in the kitchen.

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Elegant, refreshing, and surprisingly simple, the Elegant, refreshing, and surprisingly simple, the French 75 is one of the most beloved cocktails in the world.

Made with Champagne, citrus, and your choice of gin or cognac, it’s a drink that feels equally at home at a celebratory brunch, a summer apéro, or a dinner party with friends.

If you’ve never made one before, consider this your invitation.

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There’s a reason French dinner parties feel so mem There’s a reason French dinner parties feel so memorable.

It’s not necessarily because the food is elaborate or the table is extravagant.

More often, it comes down to a few traditions that help the evening unfold naturally: beginning with an apéritif, serving a thoughtfully paced meal, setting a welcoming table, and making plenty of room for conversation.

The result is an evening that feels relaxed, elegant, and enjoyable for both the host and the guests.

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A French cheese board isn’t usually about piling o A French cheese board isn’t usually about piling on lots of accompaniments or making it look overly styled.

Instead, the focus is on the cheese itself.

A good board often includes a variety of milk types and textures, chosen to complement one another rather than compete.

The French also tend to let the seasons guide the selection, choosing cheeses that are at their best at different times of the year.

Simple. Thoughtful. And meant to be enjoyed slowly around the table.

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You don’t need a house in the South of France to c You don’t need a house in the South of France to create this feeling. You simply need a little inspiration and the permission to slow down.

That’s what Everyday France is all about—a community devoted to bringing more beauty, intention, and French-inspired living into your everyday life through simple rituals, seasonal inspiration, and the art of enjoying ordinary moments.

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This week’s lineup is all about delicious, seasona This week’s lineup is all about delicious, seasonal meals that use the best of the season.

A bowl of asparagus soup.
An easy pasta salad.
Prosciutto and melon.
Chicken Provençal.
A tomato tart.
And fougasse paired with cheese and charcuterie for the ultimate girl meal.

Simple, flavorful, and the kind of food that makes everyday life feel a little more special.

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One of the biggest mindset shifts France gave me w One of the biggest mindset shifts France gave me was realizing how often we save beautiful things for later.

The nice dishes.
The perfume.
The champagne…

As if ordinary life isn’t reason enough to enjoy them.

But the French approach feels different. There’s less waiting for a special occasion and more emphasis on making everyday life itself feel a little more beautiful.

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One of the things I’ve noticed most about life in One of the things I’ve noticed most about life in France is that luxury often feels less tied to expensive things, and more tied to everyday experiences.

A bouquet from the market.
A coffee at a café.
A slow lunch.
Good bread.
A simple walk.

Simple things, but experienced more fully.

And I think that’s part of why French living feels so appealing to so many people. It’s not necessarily about extravagance — it’s about presence, pleasure, and allowing ordinary moments to feel meaningful.

If you’d like to bring more of this feeling into your own everyday life, join us inside Everyday France, my online community centered around French-inspired living, style, beauty, food, and everyday rituals.

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