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French Food at Home
Genre Cooking show
Presented by Laura Calder
Theme music composer Mike O'Neill
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
Production
Production location(s) Halifax, Nova Scotia
Release
Original network Food Network Canada

French Food at Home is a fun cooking show. It stars Laura Calder, who teaches you how to make simple French dishes. The show won a special award called the James Beard Foundation Award. It's filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. You can watch it on channels like Food Network Canada.

This show is all about making French home cooking easy for everyone. It shows that you don't have to be a fancy chef to cook delicious French meals. All 78 episodes were filmed in a regular home kitchen in Canada. The show also includes cool scenes from France. These scenes show trips to French markets and glimpses of daily French food life. The music for the show was created by Mike O'Neill.

Episodes of French Food at Home

The show has three exciting seasons. Each season is packed with new recipes and cooking tips. There are 78 episodes in total for you to enjoy.

Season 1 Highlights

The first season explored many different food themes. It taught viewers about various French cooking styles.

  • Dinner so Chic
  • French Food for Kids
  • Spring Flavors
  • First Courses
  • Classic Bistro Desserts
  • French Food Fast
  • Comfort Food
  • Cheese 101
  • Chocolate Obsession
  • Savoury Tarts
  • Eggs Anytime
  • The Perfect Potato

Season 2 Highlights

Season two continued the culinary journey. It focused on specific ingredients and cooking methods.

  • The Sweet Choux Show
  • Cooking for One
  • Cooking with Wine
  • From the French Pantry
  • The Bread Show
  • French Ways with Vegetables
  • French Fruit Desserts
  • The Puff Pastry Show
  • The Butter Show
  • Simple Classics
  • The Olive Show
  • Vegetarian
  • Picnic

Season 3 Highlights

The third season offered more creative and cozy recipes. It also explored different dining experiences.

  • Small Pleasures
  • Thrifty
  • Grandma's House
  • Cozy
  • The Slow Show
  • Champagne Dinner
  • Lazy Daze
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Summer Buffet
  • Confidence Builders
  • French Barbecue
  • Life's Luxuries
  • Cocktail Dinner

Awards and Recognition

In 2010, French Food at Home received a major award. It won a James Beard Foundation Award in New York City. This award is very important in the food world. It recognized the show as a top "Television Show, In Studio or Fixed Location."

Where to Watch

French Food at Home has been shown on several TV channels.

  • Original Channel
    • Food Network Canada
  • Other Channels
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