Inspired meal plans ~ delicious, nutritious recipes
Bonjour!Ahead of my upcoming February meal plan, I found myself inspired to linger a little longer in the kitchen. This felt like the perfect moment to create two simple, elevated recipes—both gently inspired by Le Mabillon, a Parisian restaurant I’ve loved since our time in …
When thinking of Paris cafés, most people imagine buttery croissants, baguettes or a perfect espresso. But what fascinates me about modern Paris dining is how global it feels. The wildly popular falafel restaurants in the Marais, all the pizzas, or my healthy favorite, Wild & …
Bonjour! Yesterday (5/30/25) I googled “mediterranean diet french riviera” and this post from a year ago came up first! Très cool 😎 A year to the day I posted, how funny. That motivated me to freshen it up and repost it. June arrives in a …
Bonjour and happy Thanksgiving! I thought I’d check in, say hi, and share a special (last minute) recipe for your holiday weekend and beyond. The holiday season is a time for gathering around the table, sharing laughter, and indulging in delicious, comforting food. But who …
Bonjour, or should I say Hej (that’s pronounced like “Hi” in English)! Welcome, November, and velkommen to a fresh 7 Day Scandinavian Style Meal Plan. Recently, I’ve been totally captivated with the lovely Birta Hlin, a YouTube vlogger whose aesthetic is simply beautiful . She …
Bonjour and happy Autumn! To celebrate the 1st day of October I have fun, fall recipe for you, Easy Chickpea Falafel – healthy, flavorful and fabulous! I love falafel, so much so that I created my own special recipe, à la Charlotte. It includes some …
Salut! Time for a meal plan to beat the heat of the dog days of summer. This month I’m inspired by Wild & The Moon. They are so creative, beautiful, inspiring. Did I mention vegan? And so totally healthy. I highly recommend the cookbook Wild …
Salut! This past July 4th I created a delicious menu, almost by accident. I knew we would start with breakfast on the grill, and we planned on grilled chicken for dinner. I had seen a recipe for blueberry barbeque sauce, and it inspired me to …
Bonjour! It’s Friday, Frenchy Friday, and I have a new recipe for you. Inspired by Café Charlot in Paris, as soon as I saw this Instagram post, of their Paillard de Poulet mariné au citron, I knew I had to make my own version of …
C’est l’été! It’s officially summer and I’m really embracing a French Riviera state of mind. Of course here in Ohio we certainly know how to welcome summer, with temps in the 90’s all week long 🌶️. The beginning of summer brings with it a beautiful …