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It might be a while before my next trip to Paris, but the recipes in this book make me feel like I’m dining on the Left Bank. To the kitchen!

This French cookbook is new to the Shop. Check it out! 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

I can’t decide which of these bite sized treats to bake first! To the kitchen! 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

Novice and experienced bakers with both love this book! From baguettes to galettes, French Boulangerie embraces a full range of French recipes. Beautiful photos walk you step-by-step; it’s like having a pastry chef in your kitchen! 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

Bonne année à vous tous!

This month's new selections at The Shop range from wine to pastry to bistro classics - a little something for every taste! 🇫🇷 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

"Sweet France" 🍰 - A collection of dessert recipes from the world's best French pastry chefs.

"French Cooking Academy" 🍽️ - French cooking will be a breeze with this mouthwatering variety of recipes that are guaranteed to elevate every culinary experience.

"Frontières" 🍳 - A delicious gastronomic journey through France's varied borderlands.

"On Burgundy" 🍷 - The fascinating history and Burgundy's place in the world today, and its aspirations for the future.

"Bruno's Cookbook" 🍮 - A sumptuous cookbook that immerses readers in the delectable countryside cuisine of the Périgord region.

"French Chef Cookbook" 👩‍🍳 - The classic companion to Julia's famed television series.

Leave it to the French to find a way to make the humble zucchini the star of the meal.

Courgettes dorées is a simple, make-ahead veggie dish that is delish with a weeknight meal. It is also a welcome respite after one too many rich holiday dishes.

Check out our website for this and other inspiring French dishes!

Whether you are planning your next celebration, or looking for a quiet evening decompressing, you can't beat a cocktail from the City of Lights.

New to the shop is this delightful little tome with over 100 cocktail recipes to snip and enjoy.

As the French say, "Santé!"

Pot au feu is one of those classic, homey French meals. Despite the hype, it's incredibly easy to make. It's also perfect for chilly winter suppers.

Our version uses beef short ribs, but other cuts like pot roast work equally well. We go heavy on the garlic, but adjust to your tastes. More than any other dish, pot au feu is an individual expression.

Find this and other inspiring French recipes at Mised Out!

Mushroom pâté is a reinvention of classic pâté with a vegan twist, and celebration of French cuisine's rich past and dynamic future.

Check out our website for this and other delicious French recipes.

New at The Shop!

Well, not new - but newly back in stock!

This is no joke our absolute go-to baking cookbook. It will your baking with 450+ definitive recipes for all sorts of baked goods, French or not.

It's that good.

New at The Shop!

Some of the most revered and complex elements of French cuisine are in danger of disappearing as old ways of agriculture, butchering, and cooking fade and are forgotten.

Take a journey to discover and savor some of the world's great gastronomic delights before they disappear completely.

Check out shop.mised-out.com for this an other inspiring French culinary books.

New at The Shop!

Tante Marie’s Kitchen focusses on her passion of keeping the fun in cooking. For more than 30 years, Mary Risley has been teaching home cooks how to have fun and cook good food.

Want a bit more fun in the kitchen? Check out Tante Marie!

Just arrived!

We are so excited by this comprehensive, illustrated guide to classic French cooking. Step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, and star ratings help everyone from novice cooks to master chefs add new skills and recipes to their kitchen repertoire.

Like cooking, art is transformative.

Walking the pup today, I happened across an artist creating a mural. I was transfixed as I watched her use brushes - and even paint rollers! - to bring her vision to life.

We have scores of murals lining the retaining walls of the train line that runs through the village. You don't often get to see one being painted though - it's magical, and more than a bit inspiring.

It's new book Friday at Mised Out!

This week, we have "Vegan French Recipes" - a delightful and modern twist on French classics. From starters to mains to desserts, the classics are all here but recast as modern vegan options.

If you are vegan or looking for a more plant-based diet, this is a wonderful addition to your cookbook shelf. Shop now!

There are many beautiful churches in the village.

The lab and I pass by this stunning Gothic gem during our early morning walks. The sun was just rising over the rooftops, painting them a happy pink.

Each day brings new beginnings and chances to learn. What will you cook today?

It's new book Friday at Mised Out!

This week, we are featuring a luscious dessert cookbook by Christophe Felder. From poaches pears to stacked cookie cakes to tartes, this beautiful cookbook helps bring the joys of a local French patisserie right to your kitchen.

The recipes are clearly written and easy to follow. Beautiful photos provide mouth-watering inspiration.

This joyous book makes an excellent addition to your baking collection. Shop now!

The rose and the iris have faded. August is the time for hydrangea.

The gardens at the Kitchen shift and change depending on the time of year. Each transformation is a reminder of the importance of honoring the seasons.

There is no better meal than the one cooked with fresh, locally sourced, and in-season ingredients. Check out our webpage for French recipes featuring the delicious ingredients from late summer harvests.

From cheeses to meats to fish and wine, this phrase book will give you the mot juste no matter what your culinary desires.

I also love the easy-to-remember descriptions and history lessons of French cooking essentials. What is le Pélardon and what do you pair it with? How do you order a second glass of rosé? When do bakeries usually open?

For more fun, head over to The Shop @ Mised Out!

The UPS driver dropped off the most exciting shipment today! America's Test Kitchen has a cookbook dedicated solely to French cooking.

ATK's baking and vegetable cookbooks transformed my cooking and I can't wait to crack this one open. The recipes are always clear, thoroughly tested for flawless results every time, and the "why this works" section is guaranteed to make you a smarter cook.

To find out more, head over to The Kitchen @ Mised Out.

Look what arrived today! New copies of Melissa Clark's "Dinner in French".

This is the French cookbook for people who think they don't need another French cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow, thoroughly modern and clear - with clever twists on French classics.

Head over to The Shop to see more!

Early July means it's cherry season!

Every Saturday morning, I get up early and head out for a walk with the Gala. A typical lab, she's happily surprised by everything along the way. I have a travel mug filled with strong coffee, and am equally happy.

After our walk, I head over to the farmers' market. And in July, I buy heaps of tart red cherries. The afternoon is spent pitting and freezing them - they are ideal for cherry pies and tarts when the snow flies.

No matter what you're cooking today, happy cooking!

Like many in France, I am a huge fan of Cyril Lignac. The celebrity chef has an easy style and his dishes are very accessible. As a French chef, he often introduces new flavors and ingredients while maintaining a very French take on his dishes.

This leek salad is a perfect example. Leeks are poached in a traditional way. But a yellow curry vinaigrette and tangy yogurt sauce make this a throughly modern dish.

The dish takes a whopping 16 minutes to prepare. And, because it's served chilled, you can easily prepare the components in advance and assemble them when you're ready.

It's unseasonably cool. Chard and pea shoots shiver in the steely grey wind. Walking with the dog this morning, I came across these gorgeous blooms. Spring is coming to the village, even if it's more slowly than I'd like.

What culinary dreams does springtime inspire in you?

Such a crazy easy and delicious spring salad!

Blanch the asparagus and peas. Toss some arugula with a bit of lemon juice. Add cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and salt / pepper to taste.

A slice or two of crusty bread and you have a great side or entree salad. Fresh, fast, and healthy - just what we need for spring!

One of my ultimate favorite French cookbooks - practical, accessible, everyday cooking. This would be a dream day in Paris! ❤️

A refreshing salad that’s ready in a snap. Canned tuna (really!) packed in olive oil is moist and flavorful. Serve it over a bed of greens, shaved turnips and cucumber, and sliced tomatoes for a crunchy, peppery, twist on tuna niçoise.

Tomates farcis, or stuffed tomates, are delicious and super easy to make. The tomatoes are filled with a mix of pork sausage and diced tomatoes. A simple bread crumb topping adds a nice crunch. Roast the tomatoes on a bed of diced, parboiled potatoes topped with butter for a terrific one-pan dinner.

Chilled zucchini soup with feta, hazelnuts, and a drizzle of hazelnut oil. Bright and refreshing! Bring it on, summer! I’m ready.