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7 summer recipes you’ll want to make right now

7 summer recipes you’ll want to make right now

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 

A Beautiful Thai Turkey Burger Salad Perfect For Summer

A Beautiful Thai Turkey Burger Salad Perfect For Summer

Happy Friday! I thought I’d drop a short post to share with you a new recipe that I know you will love. It was a happy accident actually. A few Sundays ago husband grilled burgers for us. He did his regular hamburgers, while I of 

How to Do a Mediterranean Diet the French Way

How to Do a Mediterranean Diet the French Way

It’s June and summer will officially be here soon. I’m dreaming of the Cote d’Azur, ahhh Nice… In fact, I’m making this summer a French Riviera Summer, it’s all about a sunny Mediterranean vibe. Time to get in shape for the beach, pool, lighter clothes 

A Healthy Simple Parisian Meal Plan for a Happy May!

A Healthy Simple Parisian Meal Plan for a Happy May!

Time to celebrate springtime – in Paris! This meal plan includes seasonal, simple healthy recipes with an emphasis on the Parisian style of eating. It’s only fitting that my first Meal Plan should focus on my favorite city because m love of France was a 

A Simple Sunday Soufflé and The Best Roast Chicken

A Simple Sunday Soufflé and The Best Roast Chicken

Bonjour! It’s Sunday and time for simple, delicious meals. We’ll start with a late, leisurely breakfast, that will carry us straight through lunch to a comforting, Parisian style dinner that will end the week perfectly. The secret ingredient in both of these dishes is black 

4 Fresh French Recipes to Make This Spring

4 Fresh French Recipes to Make This Spring

Bonjour! Welcome to Charlotte le Blog, refreshed and revitalized. After a long hiatus I am reintroducing the blog with a focus on the art of meal planning and delicious, nutritious recipes.  I’ve enjoyed creating meal plans and recipes and researching everything food and nutrition for 

Happy October!

Happy October!

Salut! Just a short post to wish you a happy first day of October and to also let you know I added a (simple) recipe page finally – the link is on the menu above. Remember to Eat Seasonally which I think is so easy 

Salut September – Vive la Rentrée!

Salut September – Vive la Rentrée!

Bonjour et salut September! Ça va mes amis? Long time no see! I’m back with new what’s new and inspired inspiration! I love the feeling of new energy September brings, the beginning of a new season. La rentrée! In France, la rentrée is a whole 

Happy Bastille Day – Joyeux 14 juillet!

Happy Bastille Day – Joyeux 14 juillet!

Bonjour! Joyeux fetes! It’s France’s National Holiday today, aka Bastille Day to us English speakers. Inspiring enough for me to put together a quick post. Just a few links for fun. I posted about it last year, you’ll find some fun stuff there too. Happy 

Quoi de neuf – C’est juillet!

Quoi de neuf – C’est juillet!

Bonjour and a happy July to you! It’s been awhile, non? I’m still working on a post all about motivation, but in the meantime I thought I’d get back into the hang of posting and share what’s new, what I’m up to so far this