On March 20th, France celebrates Le jour des Macarons or Macaron Day! Yes, those scrumptious melt-in-your-mouth little French creations have their own National Day, which also happens to coincide with other celebrations that day, such as the International Francophonie Day, … Continue reading Happy Macaron Day!
Amazon Prime Video also has a very nice selection to rent or buy (I hear there’s a collection of about 150 films and every genre). With an Amazon Prime membership all the movies are free and if you’re just signing up … Continue reading Amazing French Movies on Amazon Prime
Well, since we couldn’t go visit Dame Eiffel in Paris, France we did the next best thing and took a little drive to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas! It was with excitement and sweet anticipation that my beloved … Continue reading A Visit to the Eiffel Tower in Paris,Texas
Some series are worth watching again until new ones come along and some are just plain binge-worthy. I prefer real-life drama, comedies, and action and not so much the dark gloomy ones so I listed just a few in this … Continue reading 25 Popular French Series on Netflix
The Cultural Service of the French Embassy in Houston coordinates the French Cultures Festival (FCF) along with its 30+ cultural and educational partner institutions in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This event brings awareness that French is spoken all over the world in … Continue reading 2021 French Cultures Festival
The Jambon-Beurre aka Le Parisien or Paris Beurre sandwich is a French iconic sandwich that has been around since the 19th century born in the Halles of Paris during the workers’ lunch break. What more simpler than half a baguette smothered with butter and a few slices of deli ham! This is a classic and there’s nothing better than a fresh baguette with semi-salted butter and Paris ham! This ham-butter combo is so simple yet so decadently delicious. It is still the French got-to lunch sandwich that can be eaten on the go in every corner café. The baguette I … Continue reading Jambon-Beurre Iconic French Sandwich
The Eiffel Tower is getting a major makeover to get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games! Continue reading Eiffel Tower GetS Gold Facelift for 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Every February 2nd, the French celebrate La Chandeleur with homemade crêpes. This tradition, stemming from Candlemas, symbolizes the end of winter. The basic crêpe recipe is simple, allowing for both sweet and savory variations. Whether filled with fruit and Nutella or savory ingredients, crêpes are a versatile and delicious treat. Continue reading La Fête de la Chandeleur – National Crêpe Day!
Lupin the French Netflix original series created by George Kay and starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin a fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise is a 10 episodes series split up in 2 parts. … Continue reading Netflix Announces Release of Lupin Part 2
Today January 30th is National Croissant Day in the United States. So we’re jumping on the bandwagon to celebrate of course cause for us Frenchies, every day is croissant day and we don’t need an excuse to enjoy our buttery … Continue reading Happy National Croissant Day!
What a good find! A dozen authentic French Macarons for a fraction of the cost at Aldi’s*** and they taste just like their more expensive cousins. These petits macarons are scrumptious and melt in your mouth, delightful, just big enough … Continue reading Les Petits Macarons chez Aldi
Lupin the new French series on Netflix premiered a few days ago on January 8, 2021, and is already ranked in the top 10 best New Releases. Viewers are raving about Lupin and want more! Created by George Kay and … Continue reading Lupin Top 10 New Release on Netflix
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