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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Sequim Lavender Festival and Farms – On the Lavender Trail
(Updated June 13, 2026) If traveling to the famous lavender fields of Provence is not in your near future, not to worry….. you can experience the beautiful countryside, sea views, and lavender right here in the Pacific…
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French Butter Cookies – Classic French Sablรฉ Cookies
If youโre someone who believes a simple cookie can still be the best cookie, Sablรฉ is about to become your new favorite. When done right, these classic French Butter Cookies are rich, delicate, and completely irresistible –…
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Blueberry Popovers
Summer is getting so close! I have been working in the garden, planting, weeding, and tending to my berry bushes. It is exciting (yet painfully slow) watching my berries grow and ripen up. There are so many…
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Pan Seared Lamb Chops with Cherry Compote & Reduction
Cherry + Lamb + Caramelized Onions = Perfect Combination. I was recently visiting my aunt in the Bay Area. Whenever I visit, we have a fun time cooking and creating wonderful dishes. This time, she was set…
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Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Galette
After creating lovely Strawberry Pavlovas last week, I felt that I needed to showcase another use for all of the gorgeous strawberries that are showing up at the grocery. I have weeded and watered my own strawberry…
















