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Feb 27, 2026
March Break with the Family: Cooking Simply, Together
March Break is the perfect time to slow down and spend quality time with family. Between outings or cozy days at home, cooking becomes a simple, shared activity that’s accessible even for the little ones.
Jan 27, 2026
Maison Orphée Ready-to-Bake Mixes: home cooking made easy, without compromise
Home cooking is often associated with pleasure, but it can also come with challenges related to time and complexity. Yet the desire to eat well every day should never be a source of stress. With this in mind, Maison Orphée developed its collection of ready-to-bake mixes: a simple solution for preparing delicious, well-thought-out homemade recipes that are accessible and easy to enjoy.
Nov 4, 2025
The Art of Slowing Down in November
As the leaves fall, our spirits rise. November settles in with its soft light, shorter days, and quiet invitation to slow down. Far from being a gloomy month, it’s a welcome pause: a time to breathe, reconnect, and focus on what truly nourishes us.
Jul 30, 2025
Proud to be B Corp
At Maison Orphée, we have always placed quality, transparency, and responsibility at the heart of everything we do. Today, we are proud to announce that we achieved a score of 90.7 during our recertification. This recognition highlights our collective commitment to sustainable and ethical practices.
May 29, 2025
5 Unexpected Uses for Olive Oil
Olive oil is a kitchen essential, but its versatility goes far beyond Mediterranean dishes and salad dressings. Here are five creative ways to include it in your daily routine—whether for culinary delights or personal care.
Mar 31, 2025
Celebrate April with Seasonal Vegetables
April ushers in the freshness of spring, offering a vibrant selection of vegetables that add both colour and flavour to your meals. Including seasonal produce in your menus is a delightful, eco-conscious, and healthful choice. Let’s explore the must-have vegetables for this month and creative ways to enjoy them.
Jan 30, 2025
From the olive grove to the bottle
Cold-pressed olive oil production is an ancient art that requires meticulous attention at every stage—from caring for the olive trees to bottling the oil. This traditional method not only preserves the authentic flavor of the oil but also its nutritional benefits. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process in detail.
Oct 30, 2024
Clean Label: A new era of food transparency
In a world where information is at our fingertips and consumers are more discerning and informed than ever, the term “Clean Label” has emerged as a response to growing demands for simpler food products that are clearly labelled. But what exactly does it mean, and why has it become such a key factor for today’s consumers?
Sep 12, 2024
Is sunflower oil really inflammatory?
Sunflower oil (and other seed oils) is frequently criticized for its alleged inflammatory properties. With the abundance of conflicting information available, it can be challenging to discern the facts. Is sunflower oil a contributor to chronic diseases, or merely a practical cooking oil?
Aug 29, 2024
Coop CAUS: A commitment to buying locally and ensuring food security
At Maison Orphée, we strongly believe in supporting local shopping and advocating for healthy, sustainable eating. That’s why we’re proud to partner with inspiring initiatives like those from Coop CAUS.
Aug 16, 2024
Olive oil 101: spotting the flaws like a pro
Did you know that extra virgin olive oil is often a target of food fraud? With mega-droughts and heatwaves hitting the main olive-growing regions, the price of olive oil has skyrocketed. Unfortunately, this sharp increase has led to a spike in fraudulent practices, with counterfeit extra virgin olive oils flooding the market.
Jul 30, 2024
The Accent Sauce collection as seen by Chef Emeline Péro
She is gentle, thoughtful, and possesses an exquisite delicacy along with a serene calmness—a rare quality in this known to be frantic profession. The fact that she leads a brigade of ten cooks on her own is nothing short of admirable. Emeline Péro is the antithesis of the tyrannical chef stereotype: the nervous and angry "maudit français."