Basque Chicken & Pipérade sauce

This month’s secret spice that I’ve sent to you is called Piment d’Espelette.  (Please let me know if you have NOT received it). It is a ground red chili pepper that comes from the famous Basque village of Espelette.  Once when my mother was...

The Pumpkin Patch

I promised my husband that I would make this recipe my first on the French Foodie blog. Why? Because it’s all got to do with bacon!  I agree that this healthy French soup is amazing, but it’s the secret “crème” that will make you go back for a...

A Taste of Southwest France

The South west of France is well-known for it’s tasty, local delicacies. The weekly markets are full of delightful sights and smells where local produce is sold with great pride. To fully comprehend la cuisine in the Southwest of France, you must first observe the...