The feeling of
February
We’ve gotten through January with reels hating on people who do Dry January, who make NY commitements they never keep, who feel like this January has lasted a whole year. And now — boom — it’s February. Valentine’s Day. Suddenly all the pâtisseries and chocolatiers are advertising heart-shaped cakes and chocolates, hotels are rolling out romantic getaway deals, and florists are ordering more red, overpriced roses than ever (hate that shade of red, by the way). Reels are suggesting Valentine’s Day should be cancelled because there are too many single people. And although I love celebrating, I’m starting to wonder if maybe they’re right — being on the single side and looking at this whole dating scene with a bit of laughter. But no. I’m not. I do believe that every day, every celebration — especially love — needs to be celebrated. Not with red roses, but with love and affection.
But enough of that, because February is not just Valentine’s. It’s the month of skiing trips, of many fondues and raclettes, some Mont d’Or in the middle, as well as tartiflette — all four tasting incredible after a day on the slopes. It’s the month of crêpes, Yorkshire pudding, pizza, tortellini, almonds, drinking wine, sticky toffee pudding, pistachios, chocolate soufflé, and I Hate Coriander days. It’s the month when oranges are still amazing, apples and pears shine, endives, leeks and cardoons appear on most French menus, and red wine and digestifs follow either long skiing days or hearty, cheese-filled dinners. So yes, some may hate February, with that 14th in the middle reminding them of lonely evenings. Yet apart from that, there’s no need to hate poor February just because of this.
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Three-day cooking weekend. November
This late November weekend was all about that — being merry while learning 25 French seasonal recipes, learning about one’s body, about tea, and mastering the art of the most perfect Christmas wreath. At some point, especially during the second dinner, nibbling on a ten-hour lamb roast long after none of us had any space left, it truly felt as though we were a big family with stories to tell, meeting at a Christmas table after a year apart.
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Paris in festive season.December, 2025
There’s nothing quite like Paris in December: festive lights twinkling everywhere, chestnuts roasting at street stalls, mulled wine served in the most delightful way, and bûche de Noël appearing in every pâtisserie. Discover
RECIPES
From simple appetisers and dinner dishes to easy-to-make cookies, tarts and more laborious cakes. But, mostly, all French and seasonal. Visit
HOME
From essentials like the softest and best-made duvets and cleaning materials to scents, candles, interior design accessories and all that makes your home the best place to live in. Visit
Drinks
One can pretend that a meal without wine is the best. But one can also be honest and say that it lacks that excitement of discovery. Some may say that coffee is the worst thing ever, exchanging it for tea or a chai latte, while others say that one cup of coffee is such a pleasure that it even times stops. And there is no right or wrong, as long as the product you use is made with respect, love and, preferably, a sustainable approach. Visit
BEAUTY
No matter the beauty rituals we have, we do have some. Some get by with a simple wash with soap. Some need four different products. Some crave an SPA visit every day, and some do not wish for anything annoying to their perfect, natural skin. I like to have a bit of everything, yet, as long as it is natural, clean and makes my mind and body happy. Visit
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Cooking weekends. Burgundy and Latvia
April, May, September 2025
