Light, lemony and not too sweet, French cheesecake made with pate brisee crust.

French food went south for a little spice. Carrots cooked in orange juice then tossed with cumiin, cayenne, garlic and cilantro.

Puff pastry tart topped with green olive tapenade, leeks braised in wine and fresh goat cheese.

This layered tart from Alsace France features a chocolate bottom and pretty pear custard topping.

Perhaps France’s best loved after shcool cookie. A simple butter biscuit topped with a beautifully embossed chocolate layer.

What the French are drinking this summer? I fell for the pink marketing and was happily served. Tchin tchin.