The French Market Cookbook came out just two years ago, and this anniversary is the perfect opportunity for me to thank those of you who bought the book. Your support and trust mean the world to me.

Two years after the release, I continue to hear such great feedback on the recipes and tips I’ve included, it fills my heart with a joy and pride I could only express by bringing over a batch of savory pebronata canelés for you (page 90), or maybe a peach and cardamom clafoutis (page 93), if you lived next door to me (and wouldn’t we have a blast? imagine!).

It has been so incredibly rewarding to hear about the meals you’ve cooked from the book, whether it’s by email, in person when I get to meet some of you, and on social media. Thank you so much for sharing (and don’t forget to tag your recipe pictures with #frenchmarketcookbook!).

To express my gratitude and celebrate this two-year anniversary, my publisher and I have five copies of the book to give away. You get to keep it just for yourself if you don’t yet own a copy, or treat someone to a special gift if you do (tell me whom you’ll give it to!).

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You know how much the image you use as a background says about you? And how nice it is to change it up sometimes to reflect your current mood and likes?

Well, today I am delighted to offer a free bundle of backgrounds that you can apply to your desktop computer, laptop, or smart phone.

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The end of the school year is fast approaching, and I attended my first end-of-year party (in French, une kermesse) as a parent, twenty years after graduating from high school. Twenty years! I get dizzy just thinking about it, but if I was offered to push a button and go rewind my life to that day, I’m really not sure I would. As Paul Nizan wrote, “I was [sixteen]. I won’t let anyone say that it’s the most beautiful age of life.”*

June Eats and Accomplishments

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Travel season is upon us, and I want to make sure you see and taste the best France has to offer! When it comes to Paris I’ve got you covered, but there are many other cities with exciting and delicious things for you to experience. So I’ve asked a team of French bloggers from different cities to share their favorite spots, and I am offering them to you in this new series.

In Lille, Izabela recommends…

To walk us through Lille, I’m happy to introduce Izabela Jeanneau, author of the blog Lille Confidential. She has dilligently tested all of her recommendations, and lives by the motto “Only the best!” It’s the only trilingual (!) blog in the region, available in French, English, and Dutch. Though Izabela is Parisian by birth, she considers herself an adopted Lilloise since moving there in 2009 by way of Singapour, Abu Dhabi, Jakarta and Luanda. Izabela prides herself on her unique perspective on Lille as a cultural and food capital between Paris, London, and Brussels.

In addition to her blog, I recommend you follow Izabela on Twitter and Instagram. (The photos in this post are hers.)

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