explore FRANCE (Family)
French culinary practices are revered as the basis of classical cuisine across the Western World. The attention to detail and celebration of individual ingredients have given the French a legendary status among world chefs.
In our explore France box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the art of French cuisine. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.
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Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
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Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
FRANCE - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra FRANCE flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
FRANCE - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
FRANCE Tool - Herb Stripper
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside France Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes - France
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - France
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - France
16-Page Explorer Booklet - France
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - France
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes - France
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - France
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - France
16-Page Explorer Booklet - France
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - France
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
These 3 popular French recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf bourguignon is so much more than just another beef stew! This classic French dish, made so popular by Julia Child, is the kind of stew you make to impress your family, celebrate a winter birthday, or even serve up for the holidays.
En Papillote
En papillote, pronounced "on poppy-yote", is a French method of slow-cooking fish in parchment paper - in a low-temperature oven. The sealed paper parcel retains moisture and steams the food. Fish is delicate and cooks quickly, which is why en papillote is a great (almost odorless) way to cook it!
Poulet Rôti
Roast chicken, or poulet rôti in French, is easy to make but the real secret to the famously tasty French roast chickens is their feed and rearing. The birds in France roam freely, happily pecking and scratching in the grass, their foraged food supplemented with milk and corn. Therefore, if possible, use free-range chicken to duplicate this delicious poulet rôti.
Boeuf bourguignon is so much more than just another beef stew! This classic French dish, made so popular by Julia Child, is the kind of stew you make to impress your family, celebrate a winter birthday, or even serve up for the holidays.
En papillote, pronounced "on poppy-yote", is a French method of slow-cooking fish in parchment paper - in a low-temperature oven. The sealed paper parcel retains moisture and steams the food. Fish is delicate and cooks quickly, which is why en papillote is a great (almost odorless) way to cook it!
Roast chicken, or poulet rôti in French, is easy to make but the real secret to the famously tasty French roast chickens is their feed and rearing. The birds in France roam freely, happily pecking and scratching in the grass, their foraged food supplemented with milk and corn. Therefore, if possible, use free-range chicken to duplicate this delicious poulet rôti.
Discover France
FRANCE, located in Western Europe, is known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and deep cultural influence. From the romantic streets of Paris to the sun-soaked Riviera and the vineyards of Bordeaux, France embodies art, elegance, and gastronomy. Renowned for shaping global cuisine, fashion, and philosophy, it remains a symbol of culture, creativity, and refined living.
FAQs
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
