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Golden Globes 2013: A Very Good Year for French Films Nominations

January 13, 2013May 21, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

This year is once again a very good year for French Films at the “70th Annual Golden Globe Awards!Following The Artist last year, France has this year not one but three French films nominated for a Golden Globe in the … Continue reading Golden Globes 2013: A Very Good Year for French Films Nominations

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Starlette Cake™: Why French Women Don’t Get Fat!

January 10, 2013May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

In 1985, Parisian TV host (France 2)Michèle La Porta invented a way to eat without guilt and frustration. She created Starlette Cake™, a delicious cake with no sugar, no butter, no flour, no eggs and no fat at all!  Could it be one … Continue reading Starlette Cake™: Why French Women Don’t Get Fat!

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“M” 1st US Concert Flashback

January 9, 2013May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram As an Amazon Associate, French A L.A Carte Blog earns from qualifying purchases. Thank you! Merci ! Related articles Continue reading “M” 1st US Concert Flashback

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Bonne Fête des Rois!

January 6, 2013May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

La Fête des Rois, or King’s Day, is an anticipated holiday and tradition in France that takes place 12 days after Christmas. To celebrate, La Galette des Rois or a King’s Cake, is baked in many households and sold throughout … Continue reading Bonne Fête des Rois!

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My Dinner with Food Critic Sophie Gayot 

January 1, 2013May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

World-renowned food critic Sophie Gayot is one Very Inspired Person with a French Twist in LA! You can read more about my interview in between bites on “Sophie Gayot and the Good Life!”
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Sophie Gayot and the Good Life!

January 1, 2013May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Sophie Gayot world-renowned food critic began her culinary career the moment she was old enough to eat, sleep and ride in an airplane. “I was always with my father!  I grew up in this milieu. My mother also cooks very well… and … Continue reading Sophie Gayot and the Good Life!

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Arnaud Collery aka Mr. Happiness

November 12, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Dans la séries ” Ces Frenchies à Los Angeles”… petit clin d’oeil sur Arnaud Collery aussi connu sous le pseudonyme à Los Angeles, “The French Actor and Comic” et  “Mr. Happiness” ;) “I basically go and do things others won’t and people … Continue reading Arnaud Collery aka Mr. Happiness

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Euro-Théatre est de retour: La Zizanie au Consulat!

November 6, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

EURO-THEATRE est de retour! L’unique troupe de théâtre professionnel à Los Angeles, qui joue en français pour la communauté francophone depuis plus de 15 ans est de retour! Après avoir joué devant plus de 3000 personnes “On Choisit Pas Sa Famille” … Continue reading Euro-Théatre est de retour: La Zizanie au Consulat!

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Los Angeles Aime -M- !!!

October 26, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Los Angeles aime – M – !!!  Exclusive Premiere @ El Rey Theater! OOH LA LA French Music Festival was underway last week bringing to L.A a myriad of artists and musical genres with a great line -up of French & … Continue reading Los Angeles Aime -M- !!!

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Ooh La LA French Music Festival

October 11, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Flashback 2011 from French Consulate on the making of  3rd Annual Ooh la LA Festival: Website:  OohLaLA Related articles Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram As an Amazon Associate, French A L.A Carte Blog earns from qualifying purchases. Thank you! Merci ! Continue reading Ooh La LA French Music Festival

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Cécile Hortensia’s Debut Album “Papillons”

October 10, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Cécile Hortensia’s Bilingual Debut Album “Papillons” in LA on October 23 ! French singer Cécile Hortensia will release her Bilingual Debut Album “Papillons” on Electric Lotus Label this week on October 10, 2012!  Cécile who was born in Nancy and … Continue reading Cécile Hortensia’s Debut Album “Papillons”

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Nutella® Breakfast Tour

October 1, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Nutella® Breakfast Tour is giving out free samples and reclaiming its good name all over the USA! Nutella® is coming to Los Angeles on December 5-8 2012! Like many French kids, I grew up on Nutella® and my kids love it too especially oozing … Continue reading Nutella® Breakfast Tour

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