Le Chef’s Wife Simple French Toast Recipe First published on Little Birdies Blog Like many people this year I have been at home with my kids. I am blessed with a beautiful, head-strong 3 year old daughter and a, so far, mild tempered 2 month old son. While I have LOVED all the time that…
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How to host a drive by Baby Shower
If, like me, you are pregnant and worried about having a baby shower during a pandemic, I think you will find these tips on how to host a drive by baby shower useful. After months at home with barely any contact with the outside world, having a drive by baby shower was one of the…
How a French Riviera study exchange turned into a career in luxury hotels
By: Anina Belle Giannini Article first published on Renatahaidle.com May 26 2020 What started out as a 3 month study exchange program to the French Riviera… I was 23 years old when I arrived in Nice for my university study exchange. My expat experience began as most study abroad experiences do. I made a great…
French Easter Traditions
French Easter Traditions in the South of France France, and especially the South of France, has a strong catholic heritage and Easter weekend is not only a three but a four day public holiday. With the temperatures between the high 60s and mid 70s in April on the French Riviera, you can imagine how busy…
Introducing Le Chef’s Baby Books – A children’s book series for foodies.
Follow along on our journey to publish a children’s book series about good food and healthy eating habits with a francophile twist, bien sûr! Almost two years ago I began working on a children’s book series together with my husband and the exceptionally talented illustrator, Elena Fay. In reading bedtime stories to my daughter I…
6 Tips for Hosting a Chic French Themed New Year’s Eve Party
Read below for 6 key ingredients to add a French Chic feel to your New Year’s Eve party. Before I launched lechefswife.com I was graciously invited by the fabulous Ashleigh of @pearlslaceandgrace to write a guest post for her blog about how to host a French themed New Year’s Eve party. I was so intimidated,…
Romantic Day Date in DC
French Inspired Romantic Day Date with Le Chef in Washington, DC After the birth of our daughter, a romantic day date in DC has become our favorite way to reconnect. Around the holidays, we love going downtown in DC. With all the decorations and the chic French shops – add in a stop at Le…
Prendre L’air
While living on the French Riviera “Aller prendre l’air” was a magical cure-all for so many things.
It means to go out and take in air. Such a simple concept but it was part of our every day life. The hour long lunch breaks at work always included stepping out of the office and having a coffee (espresso, of course) next to the sea.
Easy French Crêpes Recipe
My Grandmother’s Crêpes are as easy to make as 1-2-3. 1 Cup of flour, 2 cups of milk, 3 large eggs. Et Voilà!
Easy Bolognaise sauce
Le Chef’s Wife Easy Bolognaise Sauce This Bolognaise sauce is one of Le Chef’s all time favorite meals. He loves it so much that it has become our Sunday night ritual. I open a bottle of red wine ( likely a Bordeaux or a rich Bandol), pour each of us a glass and start cooking…
