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Books to Whisk You Away
View recipe: Books to Whisk You AwayThe second my eyes open, I walk to the French doors, swing them open onto the quaint balcony and absorb the city’s sounds. It’s the hustle and bustle of those going to work, Parisians wandering to the flower boutiques for a fresh bouquet, or filling their baskets with that night’s dinner necessities from the markets.
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Chocolate & Orange Ganache Tarte w/ Almond Crust
View recipe: Chocolate & Orange Ganache Tarte w/ Almond CrustDecadence through and through with few, quality ingredients. Silky smooth chocolate pair beautifully with notes of almond and orange, all on a gluten-free almond crust.
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Paris Cooking Class and Market Tour with Cuisine Elegante
View recipe: Paris Cooking Class and Market Tour with Cuisine EleganteIn Paris, the options are endless for museums, restaurants, and shopping, all of which I greatly appreciate and dream about when I’m not there. As a foodie and since France is a mecca for people like me, to experience Parisian culture through the eyes of food is nothing less than magical. So, what better way…
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Oatmeal
View recipe: OatmealPerfect any time of year, it serves as a blank canvas and its health benefits are plentiful. So, most of my mornings start with a bowl of oats and depending on the time of year, the toppings follow suit.
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French Chic
View recipe: French ChicIt’s said you should dress for the job you want and the life you live. Well, my closet reflects my disillusion that I live in Paris or Provence, rather than where I really reside; a small town outside of Portland, Oregon as a stay-at-home mom.
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Smoked Salmon Dip
View recipe: Smoked Salmon DipLight and bright, this smoked salmon dip leans into fresh herbs and lemons, mixed into a blend of cream cheese, and my favorite, crème fraîche. Bon appétit!
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French Tarragon Chicken Meatballs
View recipe: French Tarragon Chicken MeatballsAs much as I love cooking, weeknight dinner time can be challenging when balancing an active schedule with two teenagers. While physically carving out the time to execute a healthy’ish and quick meal can be a hurdle, it’s also finding the inspiration to serve something that appeals to everyone’s palates. So, I lean into the…
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Genesis of Friday Afternoon Happy Hours
View recipe: Genesis of Friday Afternoon Happy HoursOther than the obvious ones that occur during major holidays or milestones, this is our favorite tradition and we relish that it occurs once a week. It’s our Friday afternoon happy hour that started as a way to unwind after a busy week, but now is our dedicated family time to ring in the…
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Parmesan Truffle Fries
View recipe: Parmesan Truffle FriesIt’s apèro hour, I’m in a French bistro and just ordered a glass of Beaujolais. What better accompaniment to a glass of wine, than fries? In this case, make them Parmesan truffle fries. Or, I’m in an American brewery, I ordered a burger and with it, a side of fries. This dish is universally loved…
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You can’t help but feel your most alive in a vibrant place like New York, the city that never sleeps. It embodies that feeling of…
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They separated us moments after we arrived. Just prior, with a name tag and timid smile, standing in the foyer of a Spanish mission-styled building…
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It’s an art that’s been passed down in my family from generation to generation. The ingredients and technique remain more or less the same. The…
About the Author
I’m Yvonne and welcome to Maison Yvonne Marie! What started as a way to unwind after a busy workweek when expats, flourished into a weekly tradition that’s now a pillar of my family’s week and has been for over a dozen years. Gathering around food for a family-friendly happy hour where we foster our bond, is an opportunity for myself, my husband, and our teenagers to disconnect from the world and enjoy small bites that I’ve whipped up and are inspired by the seasons and our travels. Each Friday we ring in the weekend with our traditional Friday Family Bites, a moment we long for as the weekdays pass. With a passion for cooking and baking, my daily muses are my collection of cookbooks, beloved cooking shows, family recipes, and a nod to a healthy’ish lifestyle. The result is a spark of creativity in the kitchen and I especially love sharing the fruition with others.
“There is no such thing as good cooking if it’s not made with friendship for the person it was intended for.” – Chef Paul Bocuse
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