Comments on: A Traditional French Christmas Menu

By: Audrey

Audrey — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:25:02 +0000

In reply to Annick. What a wonderful and diverse story that is, Annick! I am so very happy this blog triggers those emotions for you. Likely very similar to the emotions I had when I find had when I started this blog living abroad. Food really connects us, perhaps more than anything else on this planet. I am so glad you found me here, and I hope you'll continue to have those wonderful emotions. Happiest of holidays to you and yours :)

By: Audrey

Audrey — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:21:26 +0000

In reply to Alessandra. Alessandra, thank you so very much! I pour a lot of my heart, soul and time into this blog (and the Substack). It means a lot to know that it's appreciated and used by readers. I genuinely appreciate the support. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

By: Annick

Annick — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:07:11 +0000

Your post has triggered so many wonderful memories for me. Maman is from St Malo, but married an Englishman and they moved to Hong Kong where I was born. We had as close to the traditional French Christmas meal as food sources in Hong Kong in the 60’s and 70’s would allow us, including Chicken Liver Moose, French Onion Soup, Goose, and Buche de Noel. However, we did celebrate this on Christmas Day, having gone to midnight mass followed by hot chocolate when we got home which is what my French Grandparents used to do. I love your website with all the recipes I grew up with. Thank you. 🙂

By: Alessandra

Alessandra — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:46:10 +0000

A simply wonderful post and collection of recipes. Thank you so much for sharing. It encouraged me to purchase your book as a Christmas gift.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:39:34 +0000

In reply to pattie Gaudette. Funny you should ask this, Pattie. On the blog, I don't yet have a tourtiere posted, but it's in the making :) We actually eat them here too, but I know it's a staple in Quebec! My husband adores them. Probably a good idea to fast on the eve, as tourtiere can be a heavy slice! Stay tuned, and in the meantime, you could try my tourte. Enjoy!

By: pattie Gaudette

pattie Gaudette — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:12:20 +0000

this looks fantastic, in my home we fasted christmas eve went to midnight mass and then to grandparents for Tourtiere pie with salad and veges to break the fast. Do you have a recipe for Tourtiere. We are french canadian and I always thought of this as traditional too.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 07:32:18 +0000

In reply to Peggy Frank.

Absolutely a great point, Peggy! While this article is definitely meant to discuss how we celebrate the Christmas holiday/dinner, there is absolutely no rule that says these things can’t and be done and enjoyed any other time of the year 🙂

Happy holidays to you!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 07:27:40 +0000

In reply to Josephine. Merci, Josephine! Much appreciate the kind words and look forward to visiting your country in July with my husband (that's the plan now anyways). Headed to Lille for the Tour de France, and a pit stop in Belgium is definitely on the cards. If you ever have questions or comments on recipes or articles, please feel free to reach out!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 07:24:00 +0000

In reply to Angela. Thank you so much, Angela, and best of luck to you! I have no doubt that you'll nail the meal. Just always keep the mentality that you're cooking for yourself, so ease off a bit of the pressure of cooking for a crowd. Secondly, remember the vast majority of guests (if not all) are happy just to be spending their day with family and friends. Holiday cooking can be stressful, but if you enjoy what you're doing, it's much less intimidating.

By: Peggy Frank

Peggy Frank — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:39:30 +0000

What a wonderful post! I am drooling. I don’t “do” Christmas, as I am Jewish, but I love the season with all the festivity. I sometimes go to a friend’s house for Christmas dinner. Once I even enjoyed Le Réveillon at my French pen-pal’s home. Your recipes can be enjoyed anytime. You don’t have to wait for Christmas.