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Author: Guylaine S Gamble

French American born and raised in Hauts-de-France an hour away from Paris, Guylaine grew up in the USA. With a passion for inspiration aka @veryinspiredpro most of the time :) she thrives on putting it all together to live a purpose-driven life.
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Pascale Fortunat’s Passions

July 13, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Dans la série ” Ces Frenchies à Los Angeles”… En 1993 Pascale Fortunat lance le magazine Passions by Excellence” Un magazine qui atteint une excellente réputation auprès des annonceurs et la communauté internationale tout au long de sa décennie de publication. … Continue reading Pascale Fortunat’s Passions

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French Bohême and Troubadours

July 12, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

2012 Bastille Day Los Angeles  Festival in its 11th year will take place at Kenneth Hahn Park 4100 South La Cienega Blvd, in Los Angeles on Sunday July 15th, 2012 from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Live Entertainment  brought to you … Continue reading French Bohême and Troubadours

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Le Foie Gras is Officially Banned in California!

July 4, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

I am having trouble swallowing this news! It feels like a piece of my French culture has been ripped away from me! And I only have foie gras at Christmas time during the Réveillon de Noël for heaven’s sake as a delicacy! … Continue reading Le Foie Gras is Officially Banned in California!

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It’s Bastille Day in Los Angeles 1, 2, 3…

June 28, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Photo Courtesy  Los Angelenos have plenty of choices this Bastille Day week-end!  Attend one event or better yet attend all the events in the spirit of the French Revolution and France’s National Day!!!  (And of course if you are in … Continue reading It’s Bastille Day in Los Angeles 1, 2, 3…

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32nd Annual Picnic des Chefs

May 17, 2012March 10, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

The Club Culinaire of French Cuisine is back once again and will hold its 32nd Annual Picnic des Chefs on Sunday, May 20th  from 11:30 AM -4:30 PM at beautiful Vasa Park in Agoura Hills at 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road in luscious … Continue reading 32nd Annual Picnic des Chefs

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French Royal Collection Perfumes by JoAnne Bassett

May 9, 2012May 17, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

 JoAnne Basset is a Natural Couture Perfumer with collections of fragrances created using 100% pure botanicals as well as  a full line of organic and vegan body care products to compliment the fragrances. JoAnne Bassett’s Natural Perfumes are “Perfumes That … Continue reading French Royal Collection Perfumes by JoAnne Bassett

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Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley

May 1, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

May 1st is known as “La Fête du Travail” or Labor Day in France, but it is also “La Fête du Muguet“, a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance during Charles IX.  It is a day we celebrate the … Continue reading Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley

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Happy 1st Birthday Blog! Le blog fête ses 1 an!

April 29, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Dear Friends, Today on April 29, 2012, this little blog celebrates 365 days, about 80 posts, over 13,000 hits and a handful of very special followers and bloggers that made all the difference! There’s nothing like a little “like” here and … Continue reading Happy 1st Birthday Blog! Le blog fête ses 1 an!

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Trader Joe’s French Favorites

April 19, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Here are some of my favorite items at my local Trader Joe’s with a French twist Trader Joe’s has been around forever ( do you remember when it was called Pronto in the 1970s? ). It was called Pronto Markets … Continue reading Trader Joe’s French Favorites

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Les Petits Pains au Chocolat!

April 17, 2012May 25, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Chocolate croissants are commonly known in France as  “les petits pains au chocolat” (literally translated as little chocolate bread) or also called “Chocolatines” in various parts of France. They are a staple delicious snack or “goûter” for every French boy or … Continue reading Les Petits Pains au Chocolat!

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And the Oscar goes to…

February 27, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

And the Oscar goes to….  The Artist took home 5 out 10 awards! Including: Best Picture: The Artist Best Actor: Jean Dujardin Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius Best Costume Design: Mark Bridges Best Original Score: Ludovic Bource And may I graciously add: Best Dressed: … Continue reading And the Oscar goes to…

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Charles Aznavour is back in LA!

February 21, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Charles Aznavour Official on Facebook! Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram As an Amazon Associate, French A L.A Carte Blog earns from qualifying purchases. Thank you! Merci ! Continue reading Charles Aznavour is back in LA!

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