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You are here: Home / Articles / Mastering Basic French Cooking with Motrin #MakeitHappenMonday

Mastering Basic French Cooking with Motrin #MakeitHappenMonday

July 13, 2015 by Kathryn 47 Comments

I have a lot of different interests and hobbies, but if there’s one thing that I especially love, it’s a challenge. The type of challenge doesn’t matter as long as I’m trying something new and that passion has led to so many great experiences, from swimming with whale sharks to perfecting restaurant-quality Chinese fried rice.

Now I’m teaming up with Motrin to take on a new challenge over the next two weeks. It’s one that I’ve thought about for quite some time. Since I love cooking as much as I love new challenges, I’ve decided to master three classic French recipes that will require learning some brand new cooking techniques. French food is so delicious and I’ve always wanted to be able to make a few of the most beloved dishes.

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I’ll be starting with a simple appetizer that looks impressive: Coquilles St. Jacques. Served in natural shells, it’s always a beautiful way to start a meal. Then I’ll perfect a flavourful Coq au Vin for a main dish. Finally, I’ll attempt flambé for the first time with Crepes Suzette for dessert!

And because bread is served with every meal in France, I’ll also be researching tips on making perfect baguettes so that I can bake one up. I have to admit, I’m especially excited about that since there’s just nothing more delicious than homemade bread!

Monday, being the start of a new week, is a great day to tackle new challenges, so I’m kicking off my adventure today by making my first batch of classic French crepes. I’ll be sharing my results on Instagram and Twitter; make sure to follow along with the #MakeItHappenMonday hashtag to see how I do!

If there’s a challenge you’ve been wanting to tackle as well, why not dive in this week and make it happen? Share the challenge you’re going to conquer using the #MakeItHappenMonday hashtag and Motrin will make a donation to Dress for Success when you do!

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I’m so excited about the chance to learn some new cooking techniques as I complete my challenge. I’ll be finishing off my learning experience with a dinner party featuring all three of my new recipes and sitting down to eat is going to be the best reward after putting in all that the work. Make sure to follow along and share your own challenges over the next few weeks. With a bit of determination, we can all make it happen when it comes to turning “I wish” into “I will!”

Motrin works fast to stop pain where it starts, so that you can keep being the unstoppable woman that you are. Follow us on Twitter @MotrinCA for help and motivation through the aches and pains of improvement, or pass it on with hashtag #MakeitHappenMonday.

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Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Motrin via Mode Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of McNeil Consumer Healthcare or its parent company Johnson & Johnson Inc.

Filed Under: Articles, Health Tagged With: challenge, challenges, cooking, cooking food, cuisine, food, french, french cooking, goal, goals, make it happen, makeithappenmonday, monday, motrin, set goals

Comments

  1. Soozle says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Yaaah! that’s awesome! 🙂 Im looking forward to seeing how your challenge turns out!

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  2. Vesper Meikle says

    July 15, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I adore Crepes Suzette – at one restaurant in England they came to our table and made them their

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  3. Lynda Cook says

    July 15, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Good luck in your challenge and can’t wait to hear all about it!! I would definitely need the Motrin if I was doing it!!

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  4. KC says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    In my opinion, French cuisine is the most delicious there is.

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  5. Doris Calvert says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:22 am

    Wow that’s some challenge and I love crepes, to much work for me in my old age but use to make dinner and desert crepes, so good, can’t wait to see your results!

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  6. kristen visser says

    July 16, 2015 at 4:07 am

    I have never made crepes before (sooooo yummy) good luck in your challenge 🙂

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  7. Julie F says

    July 16, 2015 at 5:45 am

    You are very brave to take on this challenge and I look forward to seeing your results!

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  8. Louanne Baelde says

    July 16, 2015 at 6:57 am

    French cuisine is so delicious! Good luck with your challenge!

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  9. Louise Gilbert says

    July 16, 2015 at 11:47 am

    yum!! I love French cuisine

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  10. Doug Mickey says

    July 16, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Lovin it!

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  11. Treen Goodwin says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    I love French Cuisine , good luck with your challenge ! 🙂

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  12. Wanda Tracey says

    July 16, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    The crepes look very delicious! I have never made them and have to commend you on your efforts because they look tricky to do!!!

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  13. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    The French have some marvellous food, you are very brave to do this and I wish you lots of success in your endeavour.

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  14. baldo says

    July 17, 2015 at 3:53 am

    liked

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  15. kathy downey says

    July 17, 2015 at 6:20 am

    I look forward to seeing your results,thanks

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  16. nicolthepickle says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:15 am

    That’s a great challenge. I should try it too.

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  17. Judy Cowan says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:16 am

    Great challenge, looking forward to seeing how you make out. I would love to learn how to decorate cakes & cookies – maybe someday I will take that challenge on!

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  18. Cady Bisschop says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Best of luck in the challenge. Here’s to becoming a French Cooking connoisseur.

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  19. Stephanie LaPlante says

    July 17, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Sounds like a fun challenge. Best of luck!

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  20. GARRY S says

    July 18, 2015 at 3:41 am

    GREAT IDEA

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  21. Florence C says

    July 18, 2015 at 5:37 am

    Good luck in the challenge and looking forward to seeing your recipes.

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  22. loriag says

    July 18, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Wonderful challenge, I will be checking in to see how you are doing.

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  23. jan says

    July 18, 2015 at 8:57 am

    It is a definite challenge learning the new cooking techniques!

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  24. Brad Kinchen says

    July 19, 2015 at 8:44 am

    French cuisine is excellent!

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  25. Maggie C says

    July 20, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    I love French food! Great challenge you have set for yourself.

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  26. angela m says

    July 21, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I am looking forward to seeing your new recipes.

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  27. Karla Sceviour says

    July 21, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Good Luck!

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  28. Haroon says

    July 21, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    French cuisine is soo delicious!

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  29. Elizabeth Vlug says

    July 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Good for you. And I love the reward you will get at the end of all this learning. Looking forward to reading about it. Good luck!

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  30. MaryG. says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    I keep trying to get my crepes thin but they just rip or stick…but I’m gonna master it cause I’m no quitter! Plus if I put Nutella on it, it still tastes awesome 🙂

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  31. Harmony A. says

    July 26, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    French cooking is the best! Good luck!

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  32. MOHAMMAD ANJUM says

    July 26, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    I love French Cuisine , good luck

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  33. Silvia D says

    July 26, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Good luck! love French cuisine!

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  34. Laurie P says

    July 29, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    I’m not too familiar with french cuisine…..but the crepes sound yummy!

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  35. Bo Simms says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Good luck on your challenge. I am Quebecois and french cuisine is what I grew up on!!

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  36. Krista M says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:06 am

    We don’t have french cuisine all that often, but crepes are simply wonderful and so versatile!

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  37. Nancy J Montgomery says

    August 1, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Would love an invite for this party! Great menu.

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  38. Debbie W says

    August 2, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Take on the challenge!! The reward will be the praises you will receive.

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  39. donna snugglebuns dufresne says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:43 am

    what a awesome challenge thank you

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  40. Theresa Black says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    The crepes look very delicious! Thanks for sharing good luck on your challenge.

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  41. Anna says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Sounds like a fun challange! I made crepes and they were a huge hit with my kids.

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  42. Jeanette Jackson says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Good luck with your challenge. I hope you learn some great cooking techniques .

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  43. Gizele says

    August 7, 2015 at 6:56 am

    Love French cooking!

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  44. JaimeeM says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I woud love to try some french cooking. Hellooooo Crepes

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  45. Carol M says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Good luck on your challenge, looks like fun

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  46. Alison Braidwood says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I’m notorious for getting fancy cookbooks out of the library, and then never making anything. So I wish you luck 🙂 I’m sure you’ll cook up a storm.

    Reply
  47. Maggie C says

    August 11, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Looks like lots of fun. I have not tried any french cooking before … it looks hard.

    Reply

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