Join me for a peaceful Saturday morning tradition as I visit the local French market to select fresh produce for a delicious family meal. Arriving early to soak in the calm atmosphere before the crowds, I browse through vibrant stalls brimming with fresh flowers, seafood, cheeses, and more.
In this video, you’ll follow along through the market holders’ stalls, choosing fresh flowers, buying scallops from the fishmonger, selecting cheeses and other fresh produce before going home to prepare lunch.
On the menu :
Scallop carpaccio and prawns
Serrano ham and a cheese platter with lettuce
A chicory and blue cheese gratin for the main dish
The classic French dessert, “oeufs en neige”
The table is simply set, and the meal is presented in elegant dishes, celebrating the beauty of seasonal and local produce.
Thank you for joining me on this slow and peaceful journey. I hope it inspires you to create your own moments of joy and savor the simple pleasures of life.
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Bonjour, Audrey!
I recently discovered your vlog while I was on vacation at Whistler, BC.
I “binge watched” one afternoon, by the fire, with tea.
I live in the Pacific Northwest of America. I have loved the French philosophy of living since my first visit at age seventeen, fifty five years ago.
I am absolutely captivated by your stories.
🙏🏼🤍 Wishing you a best blessed new year!
Lynne
Love your videos❤
Thank you so much for sharing another beautiful and inspiring vlog! I enjoyed it so very much! So cozy and peaceful! Your tatin is absolutely stunning and looks delicious! So looking forward to your next vlog! Thank you again and take care❤
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such a pleasure to watch your slow saturday x
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Bonjour, j’aime beaucoup vos vidéos, quelle jolie table tous à l’air très bon : très inspirante
Such a calming video. Your videos truly help clear my mind and motivates me to do more yet have less. If that makes sense 😊. I agree with other followers. I also rewatch your other videos. Beautiful videography and relaxing music. Thank you also for using what sounds like your normal voice and not the YT voice if you know what I mean. So refreshing. Look forward to more of your content.
Your videos are so down to earth and natural, I just started watching them. I am also from New Zealand but living in the USA and I visit France every year. Last year I was on a painting retreat near Angoulême… I wish I’d known about your Airbnb as I would have come to stay and explore the town. But maybe another year I’ll be back that way.
Beautiful presentation would love to be a guest💫❤️💫
What a beautiful table, et oh la la…. le lustre…. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Dear Audrey, my family and I are moving to France (Haute-Garonne) this summer and your videos are SO inspiring. Thank you for sharing.😘
Dear Aubrey…what a lovely shopping trip and amazing lunch you have prepared for your family and all of us! I will duplicate your recipes for a French meal of my own soon! Many thanks! Cheers!
I don't think I need to say anymore than what's already been said . Just beautiful videos, thankyou ❤
Would love the recipe for the dessert! Looks delicious! ❤
Wow. I wish I was close enough to be invited. That look so delicious. So much so, I subscribed!
wish I could taste all tjhat goodness.
I appreciate the artistic qualities in your daily life, such a talented woman! ❣️
I love your aesthetics. I also love that you don’t use plastic bags for your groceries. A healthier more sustainable way of living and much better for the earth. Excellent! ❤
Such an elegant meal! Please could you tell us the names of the cheeses you used and the recipe for your dressing for the lettuce? Merci beaucoup xxx
Bonjour Audrey! Je suis tombé d’amour avec votre style, votre cuisine, votre décoration, votre maison… aven mon déménagement et mon changement de travail et j’ai laissé d’un côté mon amour pour ces petites plaisirs mais avec vous l’inspiration est de retour! Bisous de Málaga, Espagne.😊
May be I did not see it …I think you skipped a step for the dessert that I assume are “ oeuf à la neige” or “ Îles flottantes “ the white eggs need to be cooked in water almost poached you can’t no use raw whipped white eggs just like this first these are raw eggs and then whipped white eggs+ sugar do not have the best taste …steamed or poached they are like little sweet light clouds …voila!
The table is a place where we meet with family and friends, share meals and create memories. A beautifully set table adds charm and makes every meal special. Can you give me your recipe for salad dressing, I noticed that everyone does it differently.
8 minutes de pur plaisir, merci Audrey pour le partage de cette table délicieuse ❤ On a envie d’être parmi vous. Je fais aussi les marchés locaux car il n’y a rien de plus inspirant que de voir les produits de saison pour trouver des recettes à réaliser. Puis-je te demander combien de temps tu cuis tes endives à la vapeur et d’où vient ton joli pantalon blanc ? Merci encore et belle fin de week-end à vous 4
Jolie table 😊 nous avons de la chance avec ces nombreux aliments en France qui sont savoureux !
Dear Audrey…oh my goodness… what is the name of the dish you made with egg yolks, water and whipped egg whites on top??? I tried to search for it with no luck.
Would you please tell me what it's called so I might have a more successful search? Thanks very much. Please keep making these beautiful videos…and thank you again!
So beautiful and meaningful ❤!