explore FRANCE
Bring the elegance and timeless flavors of France into your kitchen with our French cooking kit. Discover classic dishes, refined techniques, and the joy of savoring a meal together, inspired by France’s rich culinary heritage.
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2026 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2026:
No restrictions
Jan
Morocco
Feb
South Korea
Mar
Jamaica
Apr
Spain
May
Ethiopia
Jun
Italy
Jul
India
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Kenya
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Greece
Dec
Brazil
Gluten free
Jan
India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
UK
Oct
Lebanon
Nov
Greece
Dec
Italy
Vegetarian
Jan
Ethiopia
Feb
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
Apr
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Kenya
Dec
Morocco
2027 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2027:
No Restrictions
Jan
China
Feb
Lebanon
Mar
Ireland
Apr
France
May
USA
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
UK
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Ethiopia
Feb
Sweden
Mar
India
Apr
France
May
Spain
Jun
USA
Jul
Ukraine
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Ireland
Oct
Kenya
Nov
Brazil
Dec
UK
Vegetarian
Jan
UK
Feb
Lebanon
Mar
Greece
Apr
Brazil
May
Italy
Jun
USA
Jul
Ethiopia
Aug
Sweden
Sep
South Korea
Oct
France
Nov
Israel
Dec
India
What’s Inside France Family Box?
3 Authentic French Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 France Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore France's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic French Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 France Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore France's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
The recipes reflect well-known French dishes and refined, balanced flavor profiles, from comforting classics to elegant bistro favorites, while the cultural booklet introduces you to traditions, regional specialties, and everyday life across France. 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.
FRANCE - Drink Pairing Brochure
In France, drinking is less about quantity and more about quality and pleasure. Whether it's wine, apéritifs, digestifs, or a well-made cocktail, drinks are thoughtfully chosen to complement the meal, reflect the region, and encourage meaningful conversation. Our France drink brochure showcases elegant cocktails, classic mocktails, and carefully selected wines and beers that elevate each dish and reflect the sophistication of French culinary artistry. All drink pairing recipes are curated with guidance from award-winning mixologist Anthony Caporale and the wine experts at IPO Wines. Note on wine: We highlight grape varieties and regions not specific winemakers. ALL COCKTAILS CAN BE MADE ZERO-PROOF WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC BASES.
$5.00
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
Choose Your Experience
Family Box
Our Family Box makes for a memorable family cooking experience or as a great add on to your homeschool or in class educational experience. Our recipes serve 4 and include spices and sauces and a shopping list for the fresh ingredients.
Adult Box
With 3 recipes that serve 4 in each box, our Adult Box is perfect for three intimate date nights or a dinner party for 12. We provide the harder-to-find sauces and spice mixes and you just add the fresh ingredients.
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. French cuisine is known for its rich, elegant flavors and time-honored cooking techniques, balancing savory, buttery, and herb-infused notes in every dish. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked French food before.
FAQs
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages - designed for ages 5 and up with adult guidance. Family Edition kits are ideal for kids and parents cooking together, while Adult Edition boxes include drink pairings for date nights and group gatherings.
• Families looking for fun quality time together • Parents who want to cook with their kids • Homeschool families and cultural learning activities • Gift-givers looking for meaningful, educational experiences • Curious young explorers who love discovering the world
• Couples planning at-home date nights • Hosts looking for a unique dinner party idea • Foodies who enjoy global flavors • Gift-givers seeking an experience-based present • Adults with dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options.
Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.
You can choose individual country boxes or build your own bundle by selecting the specific countries you’d like to explore - all shipped together in one shipment. For our monthly subscription, you’ll receive a new featured country box each month. Country selection is not available with the subscription.
Some of our country boxes are suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets because the spice blends and sauce mixes included in those boxes are gluten-free and vegetarian. These boxes are specially identified as Gluten-Free or Vegetarian-Optional. Vegetarian-Optional means that while some recipes may traditionally include meat, we provide clear vegetarian and vegan cooking instructions along with easy ingredient swap suggestions.
We currently ship to all U.S. states and Canada. Orders are processed within 2–3 business days, and delivery times vary depending on the shipping address and carrier. Please check your order tracking for details. Shipping of explore boxes is free for customers in the continental United States, with an additional fee for Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. We also offer expedited shipping within the U.S. for an additional cost.
