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Ratatouille

Ratatouille – A french classic

I remember the first time I watched Ratatouille. I was maybe twelve or thirteen, sitting in our small apartment in Croix-Rousse, Lyon, with my little brother. At the time, I thought it was just another Disney film — fun, colorful, full of rats and talking food. But years later, as a student in Lyon studying art history (and always hungry), I watched it again one rainy afternoon with a friend, and I saw it differently.

Boeuf Bourguignon

Boeuf Bourguignon: A Classic French Masterpiece

Boeuf Bourguignon (pronounced buff boor-gee-nyon) is more than just a beef stew—it’s a cornerstone of traditional French cuisine that has captivated palates for generations. Originating in the Burgundy region of France, this dish was once humble peasant fare, made to tenderize tougher cuts of beef through slow cooking in local red wine