Summer Lunches in France, Episode 295

<p>In this episode, Annie and Elyse chat about our favorite summer lunches in France. We talk about eating habits locals have in France during the warm months and the foods we all look forward to every summer in France. We also share a few recipes and cooking tips from our southern France kitchens!</p> <p>#joinusinfrance #frenchfood #frenchwine #summerfoods</p> <h6><a href="https://www.patreon.com/elysart">Support Elyse on Patreon</a></h6> <h2>Annie & Elyse's Favorite Summer Lunches in France</h2> <p>In France we don't want to turn the oven on. Why? Because most French homes don't have air conditioning! Turning the oven on raises the temperature of an already hot house too much. That's also why many villas in France have a full kitchen outside. Some people just have a barbecue, but you'll also find outdoor kitchens with a "plancha" (large hot plate), a fridge and a sink. And air-fryers are also good for that.</p> <h2>Do French People Have Food Traditions in the Summer?</h2> <p>French people used to eat a lot more regional foods, but as food distribution has become more global, you can find similar summer foods all over France.</p> <h3>Barbecues</h3> <p>French people barbecue sausages a lot. There are electric barbecues you can even use on a balcony.</p> <ul> <li>Merguez from North Africa</li> <li>Chipolatas from the south of France</li> <li>Porc chops</li> <li>Duck heats</li> <li>Grilled Rocamadour cheese</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Salads</h3> <ul> <li>Watermelon salad with feta and mint</li> <li>Caprese salad with garden tomatoes, mozzarela and fresh basil</li> <li>Salade Niçoise (and maybe some Socca to go with it?)</li> <li>Salads with boiled eggs and fruit (fresh strawberries or canned peaches or melons)</li> <li>Melon Charantais with prosciuto ham or with port wine</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Soups</h3> <ul> <li>Gazpacho</li> <li>Cucumber soup</li> <li>Royco soup (instant)</li> <li>Zucchini soup with either curry or Boursin cheese</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Sandwiches</h3> <ul> <li>Pain Bagnat</li> <li>Sandwich aux mergez</