Gabriel Gaté is a French Australian Chef who is baking his way through lockdown to create magnificent recipes like this Gluten-free Apple and Yoghurt Gateau that will warm your heart. Gabriel Gaté’s Gluten-free Apple and Yoghurt Gateau With thanks to Gabriel Gaté. Find more on this wonderful chef. Serves 8 – 10 Ingredients 75g […]
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Sauteed Chicken with a Little French Heart is absolutely delicious. And it’s incredibly versatile. It can be made for a special occasion dinner party or romantique dinner for two, as comfort food on a cold Winter’s night or easily adapted for the whole family to eat including little ones, too. Sauteed Chicken with a Little […]
Now stocked at Little French Heart, Bonne Mere is synonymous with quality heirloom children’s bedding. I’m so excited to introduce this brand to our store. The combined aesthetics and values make it a perfect fit. Here, Nicole Mair shares the origins of her brand and her tips on choosing bedding for your little ones. Australian […]
Welcome to A Lovely Maileg Bedtime Story to Delight Young Children. This is a tale written for children who love to hear about the secret lives of bunnies, rabbits, mice and little dinosaurs. ♥♥♥ Once upon a time there was a little bunny called Bobbin. Bobbin loved to play hide and seek with her friends – […]
Bonjour Mama! Making your own French Lavender Hand Sanitiser with Aloes is easy. The recipe has the added ingredient of aloe vera to keep your hands soft and that of your family’s hands, too. I found the lavender oil in the market of Isle Sur la Sorgue, in Provence, France. You can find it at […]
Bonjour Mama Keeping you safe with high standards of hygiene has always been at the forefront of Little French Heart’s operations. The safety and care of our customers is paramount. As a small business, we are able to control how goods are handled and packaged before they are shipped to you. Safety and Hygiene at […]
In the small village of St Remy, Provence resides an artisan who creates the most exquisite French dolls. Thais has been making her dolls and bebe mobiles entirely by hand for the past three years. In that time she has created the most beautiful characters – unicorns, bunnettes, mistouflettes, mice and deers. She began her […]
Bonjour Mama! Are you like me and have children whose birthdays fall close to Christmas? It can be a little tricky keeping the two occasions unique and cost effective. Find these beautiful gift ideas for Christmas Birthdays so that your Birthday Girl or Birthday Boy feels extra special. Birthday Trains To make a Christmas Birthday […]
Every Wednesday the St Remy Market, Provence, explodes, taking over the streets, the plaza, and more to offer hearty produce and wonderful bric-a-brac to bring home. It’s charming, colourful and memory making because it reaches into heart of human nature bringing alive the senses; afterall, we all love to eat, communicate, exchange and be happy. […]
There are so many reasons why inspiring your child to love art will benefit them – they’ll experiment with design, self expression, and develop skills for school & life ♥ There are so many ways your child can focus on art activities as they grow: drawing on paper collecting leaves and twigs and sticking them on […]
It’s a tradition in our household to make French crepes most Sundays and any day during the school holidays. They’re delicious, light, easy to make and best of all they’re a crowdpleaser – they will make babies smile and grown men weep. The secret to making good crepes is balance – of the flour, eggs […]
There is so much beauty when travelling Provence that it can be quite intoxicating, and a little overwhelming when it comes to deciding where to stay and what to do. However, if you want an authentic Provencal experience, staying at a Maison d’hote such as Domaine de Fos will provide you with an insider’s guide […]
Perhaps the most simple of all French cooking and kitchen ideas, a Bouquet Garni adds a deliciously delicate flavour to dishes including Boeuf Bourguignon, Bouillabaisse, Cassoulet or Coq au Vin. A bouquet garni is the term for a bundle of culinary herbs used since the 1600s. It is generally created using springs of flat parsley, […]
Traditional Rattan Toys help children to develop essential skills and can add a beautiful French style to a child’s room. Every time a child plays with their toys, they are learning new skills – whether it be to learn how to nurture through feeding her doll in a Tiny Harlow Rattan High Chair or how […]
Easter is a time to nest, to break baguettes with loved ones and friends; to nurture ourselves in simple wholesome ways. To hold back a little and to feast, to ponder what is rich in our lives and to have gratitude. In preparing for Easter, I received the sweetest message from a close friend who […]
Creating a Parisian Hot Air Balloon themed nursery for your baby or children will surround them with a sense of adventure, dreaming, wonder and warm ambiance. With the first hot air balloons launching in France in 1782, no wonder they’re reminders of a less complicated, vintage and traditional aesthetic, solidly grounded in French style. Hot […]
A little vintage, a little linen, and layers of gentle natural tones are all it takes to create a beautiful soothing French country nursery. (Simply select the arrow to see the next inspired piece.) [houzz=https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-tips-for-a-soothing-french-country-nursery-stsetivw-vs~5254582 w=620] Love the idea of a Soothing French Country Nursery? Discover these gorgeous French & French styled gifts. Bebe […]
There’s nothing more romantic than a picnic in every sense of the word whether it be with your sweetheart or simply the wonderful people you love in your life. Picture yourself under the shade of the trees, dappled sunlight twinkling, a soft breeze caressing your face, snacking on delicious fresh food, sipping a little champagne […]
Expanding the palates of little ones, especially fussy eaters or those with allergies, doesn’t have to be a nightmare journey. Delicious French Toast with all that comforting goodness is a wonderful introduction for children to a different cuisine even if some say its origins date back to Rome rather than France. This healthy kid-friendly recipe […]
If you are a lover of tradition, of art, of history and, of course tea, then you must visit the most beautiful tea rooms in Paris. Here are three divine tea salons – Angelina, Jardin d’Hiver and Mariage Freres, each originally built more than 100 years ago and each a little decadent; but what else […]