Tips

Today, we are discussing the benefits of eating yogurt.  At Art of the Home, yogurt is a part of our daily diet.  We eat at least one serving of yogurt per day — as… More »

You just baked a cake or made a quiche and your oven is still hot?  Why not make good use of this warmth to bring your favorite scent to the kitchen?  Check Art of the Home… More »

How about a calm Sunday morning with the family enjoying your “petit déjeuner” (breakfast) all together instead of you passing out the pancakes as you are making them?   Tips: How Do You Keep… More »

There are many ways to make your table inviting. Having beautifully folded napkins is one simple way to set the ambiance. You can do this for special occasions but also for simple weekend meals… More »

Fruits and crème pâtissière (pastry cream) make delicious filling for tarts and pies but they often moisten the crust which leads to a not so appetizing fruit tart.  The key to prevent a soggy crust… More »

This week is the first week of November so that’s it — it is our first sign that enchanting holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) are coming up.  And for us, we know that if we don’t… More »

Did you know that pumpkins are actually loaded with health benefits and can be a great partner to your weight management as well?  Pumpkins often remind us of Halloween but they are so much more… More »

Fresh figs are a sweet fruit with a unique texture that wakes up your taste buds at every bite.  Fresh figs are also a great partner to your health. Fresh Figs: Health Benefits You can… More »

Zucchini (courgette) is a staple vegetable in the Art of the Home kitchens, especially in Spring and Summer when they are so bountiful.  We also grow them in our potager - zucchini are very easy to… More »

In our previous article “Tip: How to use Honey to Heal Minor Cuts & Burns”, we discussed how honey can help us with wound care.  Today, we are offering a simple beauty tip to moisturize… More »

Check below for 3 kitchen tips about cherries: how to choose them, how to store them, and how to enjoy them in moderation (the key for cherries if you want to still fit in… More »

This is a great tip for Easter, eco-friendly and wholesome too.  If you are sill making soups or stews with onions, don’t throw away your onion peels.  In fact, grab loose onion peels when you’re… More »

We picked our first US Spring radish bunch at the local store yesterday – oh joy!  Love the gently peppery crunch of these elongated radish. They came from California and they were labeled  ”French… More »

Lemons have so many uses in the kitchen from flavoring tarts and pastry creams to simply providing a refreshing splash of sunshine in your water or tea.  It can also make you feel better… More »

Carrots are a healthy and delicious winter veggie but we love to eat them even more as Spring is approaching to get our skin ready.  That’s right, carrots are your skin’s best friend!  Loaded… More »

A good crepe batter (une bonne pâte à crêpes) is essential to make thin and light crepes so check below for 2 baking tips you can use to get a smooth and light crepe batter.  At Art of… More »

Is your pork roast dry sometimes?  A pork roast makes a delicious and affordable meal but dry pork roast is not that appetizing.  By serving a pork roast that melts in your mouth, you… More »

This is the time of the year when the love bugs are spreading so we thought we would highlight four natural remedies we’ve used for years to sooth a dry cough.  In fact, we… More »

Many recipes call for chopping herbs but the problem with chopping them on a cutting board is that a lot of the aroma and the essential oils of the herbs stay on the cutting… More »

The holiday season can bring such joy but can also leave us tired and a bit stressed out.  So today, we are bringing you 3 grandma’s home remedies (remèdes de grand-mères) passed on across generations… More »