by John Elkhoury | Nov 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Des Pains au Chocolat – a French delightThere is nothing more heavenly than starting off your French morning with a buttery Pain Au Chocolat and a hot beverage. Why am I so obsessed? Well maybe because these things are essentially croissants (delicious), with...
by John Elkhoury | Oct 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
French ButterOnce in my classroom, I heard that the French eat 12 times more butter than the average American. After doing a little research (i.e, Wikipedia), I found that the number is more reasonable, 4 times more butter. Obviously I was shocked at this…...
by John Elkhoury | Oct 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
An authentic Croque MonsieurFound all over France, the Croque Monsieur (Croak Mis-ew-er) is an amazing spin on what most of us know as a simple ham and cheese sandwich. The Croque is such a staple to French society that the government regulates the maximum price it...
by John Elkhoury | Sep 21, 2011 | French Food & Drink
Although originally written in 2011, this article has been updated on April 2020. French cuisine is typically known for three things, it’s great wine, great bread, and great cheese. If you peruse the cheese section of Carrefour, you’ll be astonished...
by John Elkhoury | Sep 4, 2011 | French Food & Drink
So you travel to France and want to order food from a lovely French dining establishment. This article will provide you with key “French Ordering” vocabulary and the knowledge of how to request your meal confidently. You’ll amaze your...
