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Gourmet French Foods in LA!

December 22, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

AAA Food Source! Established in 1990 Located in the Valley, 20 minutes from Los Angeles, AAA Food Source, Inc. sells to restaurants, hotels and retail shops and their well-stocked  warehouse is open to the public!  Come and discover their great … Continue reading Gourmet French Foods in LA!

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Macaron Mania in Los Angeles!

December 22, 2012May 23, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

A Macaron is much more than an almond cookie! It is a melt in your mouth sensual experience that comes to us originally from our Italian neighbors. I think it was Catherine de’ Medici who brought them over to France. … Continue reading Macaron Mania in Los Angeles!

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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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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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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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La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day

January 6, 2012May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

We celebrate Epiphany Day, 12 days after Christma,s with La Galette des Rois reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey bearing gifts of gold, myrrh, and incense following the birth of Jesus. The three wise men, … Continue reading La Galette des Rois – Epiphany Day

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Top French Bakeries in Los Angeles

January 6, 2012May 26, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

French Bakeries or les bonnes pâtisseries (for pastries) and boulangeries ( for bread)  are spread out throughout Los Angeles and the vicinity. Enjoy all your favorites from buttery flaky croissants, mouth-watering mille-feuilles, to seasonal holiday treats like Bûche de Noël or … Continue reading Top French Bakeries in Los Angeles

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Georges Duboeuf’s Beaujolais Nouveau 2011

November 19, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Beaujolais Nouveau 2011  mis en bouteille par les Vins Georges Duboeuf is  officially “bu & approuvé!”  by me and my chéri!  This year it delivers, and it’s all that the label says: “Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 is here, and it’s good! … Continue reading Georges Duboeuf’s Beaujolais Nouveau 2011

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California Quiche

November 14, 2011June 14, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Quiche Lorraine is delicious with its French Gruyère, bacon, cream, and caramelized onions. At our house, I like to make it  “California Style” with sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella, and ham!  It’s one of those easy French-influenced comfort foods, along with … Continue reading California Quiche

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Los Angeles Epicurean Festival

July 29, 2011May 18, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

On Sunday, August 28, 2011, the Los Angeles Epicurean Festival at Sofitel LA will bring together culinary specialties and extraordinary wines & spirits, under one roof in a casual setting. Products that usually are only available to Chefs are being offered at the … Continue reading Los Angeles Epicurean Festival

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Chez Monsieur Marcel

May 29, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Chez Monsieur Marcel “ La Vie Est Belle“!  We just happened to be in Santa Monica on 3rd Street Promenade a few weeks ago, and the fresh sea air made us very hungry. We had a leisurely bite at Marcel’s. Marcel Café … Continue reading Chez Monsieur Marcel

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