Before January runs away, I want to say...


Bonsoir !

Bonne année ✨ Even if we are already mid-January, I don’t think it’s ever too late to send good wishes. I hope 2026 brings you calm, good food, and simple moments that feel good in everyday life. La belle vie quoi !

I’m also a little late for l’Épiphanie (January 6), but in France, we happily enjoy galette des rois all through January. If you feel like baking one, I highly encourage it.

Galette des rois (King's Cake)

It is really easy to make as I use store-bought puff pastry and 4 ingredients for the filling. If you have never tried it, you are missing out! Make it!


And now, a little thank you 💙 🧡

Over the holidays, I took a moment to reflect on this newsletter as it has grown double since I started it. I want to continue to make it enjoyable, useful, and worth opening for you. Our community doubled last year (!!), and I’m truly grateful. You open my newsletters and read them, you sometimes reply, and it matter more than you probably realize.

I want to continue offering a great read in your inbox, so I have a small favour to ask 🙏.
If you’re willing, just hit reply to this email and answer these two quick questions. No long message needed. Merci beaucoup 💙 🧡

#1 Do you enjoy the weekly rhythm, or would you prefer a bi-weekly newsletter?
#2 What would you like to see more of here? Recipes, getting organized, French food culture, life as a French person abroad, parenting… or perhaps what I’ve been sharing already works well?

Thank you for being here

Again, wishing you all the best for 2026!
I hope to read you soon!

A bientôt,

Mél

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