by MerciSF | 14-12-2020 | Food, Shopping Christmas BûcheChristmas cakeDessertsFrench TraditionHoliday Menu
Even if Christmas will have a different flavor this year, we will still find the Buche de Noel (aka Yule log) in San Francisco bay area! The French pastry chefs put their hearts into it and also inspired American bakeries. Here is a list of where to find the buche... 
by MerciSF | 23-11-2020 | News, Shopping CaliforniaFestive dinnersFoie GrasFrench TraditionHoliday meals
Is Foie Gras legal or not legal in California? Amateurs, be happy, the anti-foie gras ban ended on July 14, 2020! Foie gras can be purchased again from the state of California but it must ship from another state or country. So never mind, here is a list of producers... 
by MerciSF | 22-01-2020 | Agenda, See All CrêpesFrench Tradition
This is Chandeleur time!!! A French tradition that is all about good time, crepes and cider. L’AperoSF teamed up with Chantal Guillon and Brittany Crêpes for a festive evening. February 6, 2020 – 6pm to 8pm – 21+ Address: Chantal Guillon – 1309... 
by Anne Marie | 5-01-2020 | Food, Shopping French PastryFrench TraditionGalette des RoisKings CakeLos GatosMenlo ParkOaklandSan FranciscoSanta Rosa
King’s cake or Galette des Rois is a French tradition that marks more or less the end of holiday season. The official day to eat the famous cake is January 6th, the day of Epiphany, but most French start just after Christmas day and eat some until end of...
