As previously established, I am a big fan of the French and the French are big fans of cheese. I am not, however, a fan of spending my life savings on a small wedge of dairy goodness.

Thankfully, Trader Joe’s allows me to explore my fine European tastes with cheeses that have wallet-friendly prices. These five cheeses regularly make their way to our dinner table and are typically enjoyed after the main meal with one last glass of wine.

continue reading →

An American in Paris falls in love with the food of France. It’s a story told again and again but it never gets old.

continue reading →