France

Markets of France: Saint Antonin Noble Val

A pretty market in the Quercy (and a movie to boot)

Apr 7 •

Valentina Solfrini

Marrying France and Italy: 'Poires au Vin' or 'Pere al Vino' with Mascarpone Cream

A light-ish dessert perfumed with spices, from one countryside to another.

Feb 15 •

Valentina Solfrini

The Day I Packed my Stuff and Drove to the Most Beautiful Village of France

A Love Letter to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (and its food).

Feb 11 •

Valentina Solfrini

L'Appetito Workshops & Retreats, 2025

See you in France and Italy!

Jan 26 •

Valentina Solfrini

In 2024, I moved from Italy to France. What's Next?

News and heads-up on what's coming in 2025.

Jan 5 •

Valentina Solfrini

How to Navigate a French Market

A Bit of an in-depth guide to Shop the World's Prettiest Marchés

Aug 29, 2024 •

Valentina Solfrini

On Tossing Anchors and Clafoutis

How Kate Hill absorbed the soul of Gascogne and put it in (amongst other things) one of the most famous French desserts.

Mar 24, 2024 •

Valentina Solfrini

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