
Relaxing in Finale Ligure
Living in Nice, we have the privilege — in normal times — of being able to casually cross the border to Italy. The nearest town, Ventimiglia, is just 40 minutes away by car (about an hour by train) and, though it's a little rough around…

Join our virtual Tour de France: no exertion, only great food and wine!
In honor of the Tour de France, our resident sommelier Viktorija and I are offering a series of virtual cooking classes that will take you all the way around the country without leaving your home.

Cooking in confinement: Chicken, preserved lemon and olive tagine
The next best thing to being in Morocco is recreating its fragrantly spiced dishes in your own kitchen.

Seeking great cappuccino in Nice
No matter how perfect a place might seem, there is always an “if only”. For a long time in Nice, mine was “if only the coffee were better”. This might sound surprising given that Nice is barely 30 minutes down the coast from Italy,…

The best marmalade recipe from Mamé Clairette
Those who love marmalade consider it the queen of jams, thanks to its delicate balance of sweet and bitter…