the tarte tatin – my autumn favourite

When the apples are freshly picked and the temperatures begin to drop, we reach for our favorite comfort food, the tarte tatin. I love making tarte tatin, or upside down apple tart. I love to eat tarte tatin too! The mix of freshly picked apples, cooked in…

All the Home Improvement Tax Credits You Can Take Advantage of This Year

Photo: Stokkete (Shutterstock)President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law last August, but it wasn't until Jan. 1 that Americans became eligible for its money-saving tax credits on environmentally-friendly home improvements, appliances, and electric vehicles. Now that the new year is upon us, let's look…

the november edition of the mfch magazine

I am thrilled to tell you all that the November edition of our My French Country Home Magazine has launched! It is already available in digital and print and this is one you don't want to miss! It feels surreal to say that this magazine is our…

and that’s a wrap…

So the Holidays are now officially behind us, and it was fun and happy and busy, and although I can't say that I have emerged well rested, I have come out the other side with a broad smile. (And I want to tell you about my chocolate…

How to keep warm at home while lowering your heating bill

Staying warm is a necessity for surviving New England winters. But that doesn't mean you have to break the bank to heat your home.According to goodhousekeeping.com, follow these helpful tips to keep your house without touching the thermostat.1. Close up any cracks in your window frame. Even…

philippe dubreuil & french backyard design

The most effective factor about having created My French Nation House is the various gifted folks I get to fulfill. From artists, to writers, to photographers, to cooks… and generally additionally backyard designers. I simply love backyard design! I first met Philippe Dubreuil a few years in…