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The French Ingredient


A little about the book : For the lover of everything France The French Ingredient is a memoir about building a life in Paris one lesson at a time!

At the end of each chapter, you’ll find a little 'Astuce' or tip, so you too will know the etiquette for living a life à la Parisian.

If you'd love a little insight into culture in France, this is the book for you! I didn’t move to Paris for La Cuisine. She wasn’t even a twinkle in my eye when I arrived at the end of 2005. In the book, I talk about my arrival here in France, and the catalysts and the career changes that eventually led to La Cuisine Paris (sometimes the universe drops a little crumb for you to follow). Fourteen years later, I am so thrilled that this little spot is a place where so many of you feel at home in Paris. That makes you family in our eyes.

So, after close to 20 years here in France, there have been some fun (and not-so-fun) lessons along the way. I'll fill you in on the challenges of starting and running a business in France - particularly when you start a business you know nothing about (but then again, if you don't know where you are going, you cannot officially be lost), all most importantly all of the magical things I have learned about French culture, and this lovely city that has adopted me (even if it kicks my butt from time to time).

You can order from fine retailers such as :

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books A Million

Bookshop.org

Hudson Booksellers

Powell's

Target

Walmart

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Last Minute Course Places

28 Sept 2026

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €129.00     Availability: 1 place left

28 Sept 2026

  • French Technical Classes / Le Croque-Monsieur and Les Profiteroles
  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:30 - 13:00
  • Price: €129.00     Availability: 4 places left

28 Sept 2026

  • French Pastry / Les Choux, éclairs and more : Technical Choux Pastry
  • Intensive everything Choux Pastry, from Savory to Sweet! From the tempting and delicious éclairs and Paris-Brest to delicate savory Gougères!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 9:30 - 12:30
  • Price: €129.00     Availability: 2 places left

30 Sept 2026

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €129.00     Availability: 1 place left

1 Oct 2026

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:30 - 13:30
  • Price: €199.00     Availability: 2 places left

Where to Find Unique Gifts and Souvenirs in Paris

Saturday 26 Sept 2026

From independent artisan shops to thoughtfully curated concept stores, Paris offers countless opportunities to discover something special to take home or buy as a gift. Whether you’re drawn to traditional French kitchenware, beautifully designed stationery, elegant homeware, or Paris-inspired gifts, these distinctive addresses make it easy to find something that captures the spirit of the city and keeps the memory of your trip alive, long after you’ve returned home.

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