behind the blog
Meet Jen
Lover of Adventure, Food, and The Great Outdoors.
Here at NorthWest French, I will be taking my love of my home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and fusing it together with my love of France and its many regions, exploring the regional similarities through cooking, gardening, and many points of interest, both here on Whidbey Island, and abroad
Where To?
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Persimmon Kale Salad with Toasted Pecans, Raspberries, and Feta Cheese
While exploring the medieval section of Vaison la Romaine, France we decided to take a break in our adventure. We were feeling an Aperol Spritz Calling! I had done a bit of research and had my heart…
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Frangipane Apple Tart – A Classic French Dessert
One of my favorite things to do in France is walk…. and walk….. and walk. Whether it be along beaches or through wild areas, hiking in the mountains or meandering through historic cities, I want to see…
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Pomegranate Glaze
After making Pomegranate Chicken Thighs, https://northwestfrench.com/pomegranate-chicken-roasted-chicken-thighs-with-a-pomegranate-glaze/ I was inspired to create another pomegranate dish. Something that would be a great addition to the Thanksgiving (or any autumn) table. Something beautiful. This lovely, yet simple, recipe for Roasted…
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Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes
I am still harvesting from my garden, trying to beat the chipmunks to anything that is still out there. They have found my carrots, and are now eating them – from the tops down! I went out…
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Chanterelle Cream Sauce – With Chicken, Steak, or Pasta
With the arrival of fall, and the fall rains, comes the mushrooms! Here on Whidbey Island, we have quite the variety of mushrooms that grow in the wild…. one of my favorites is the chanterelle. I regularly…
















