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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Roasted Beets – With a Balsamic Olive Oil Glaze
Fall harvests are bountiful….. especially in the root vegetable category! My garden consistently gives me tons of beets, carrots, potatoes, rutabagas, and parsnips. I usually plant too many, but always find a way to use them (or…
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Breton Chicken
Creamy and flavorful, this recipe for Breton Chicken will transport you to the Brittany and Normandy regions of France. These regions of France are my favorite, probably since you are never too far from the sea. The…
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An Afternoon at Schuh Farms – Fall Family Fun in Mount Vernon, Washington
Fall in the Pacific Northwest is perfection. Not only is are the leaves changing, but we are blessed with crisp mornings (sometimes foggy) and glorious sunny afternoons. The kids have gone back to school, so here on…
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Apple Calvados Cake – With French Calvados Cream Sauce
This is one of those recipes that I have experimented with over and over….. and couldn’t decide on which version I liked best. Elegant or Rustic? Either way, the apple flavor kissed with a gentle hint of…
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Apple Cinnamon Waffles – A perfect breakfast recipe for fall
Crisp fall mornings call for a breakfast that feels cozy from the first bite. These Apple Cinnamon Waffles bring together crisp apples, warm spices, and golden, crisply tender waffles for an easy seasonal meal that makes the…
















