Happy Macaron Day! Whether you are a lifelong fan of these delicate Parisian treats or looking for a reason to indulge, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate the artistry of the macaron. Continue reading The Art of the Macaron: Celebrating France’s Most Iconic Treat
Favophilie comes from the word “fève” or “fava bean” which was originally used in the Galette des Rois. Today, small trinkets have replaced the bean during the “Tirage des rois” at Epiphany. At first, the theme was more religious with … Continue reading Favophilie and Favophiles
In the south of France, you’ll often enjoy un Gateau des Rois or une Brioche Provencale. This specialty of Provence is characterized by its soft brioche crown. It has an orange blossom fragrance. It is adorned with delicious, real candied … Continue reading Gateau des Rois ou Brioche Provençale
An epiphany is a sudden and profound realization or insight. In Christianity, Epiphany is a feast day held on January 6, 12 days after Christmas. It celebrates the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the world through the visit of the Magi. This … Continue reading Epiphany Day: A collection of Galette des rois
En France, la Saint-Sylvestre c’est la veille du Nouvel An le 31 décembre ou New Year’s Eve et Le Réveillon du Nouvel An c’est la célébration pour fêter la veille de la nouvelle année accompagnée d’un repas festif de minuit pour réveiller le Nouvel An. Pour le réveillon, … Continue reading Le Reveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre et du Nouvel An
No, French people don’t eat croissants from the boulangerie every day! Instead, most French people will have des tartines beurrées ou à la confiture to dip into or pour faire trempette in a big bowl of café au lait ou … Continue reading The Most Authentic French Breakfast
Georges Duboeuf Description This year’s label for Georges Duboeuf ‘s Beaujolais Nouveau was designed by Jean-Philippe Delhomme. The artist presents a composition that is both classical and subtle, simplistic yet vibrant. This Beaujolais Nouveau displays a brilliant garnet color with purple reflections. … Continue reading Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 est arrivé!
Back to School in France or La Rentrée as it is known is a national yearly event in September! Of course, it symbolizes the end of the summer vacation, but it’s more than that for school-aged children, young adults, and … Continue reading Back to School aka “C’est La Rentrée!”
To embrace the Art de Vivre is to transform the mundane into the magnificent. It is a tribute to the quintessential French philosophy that life is not merely to be managed, but to be savored with intention and elegance. Continue reading L’art de vivre à la française
All the way from Dallas, Texas, le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram ©Copyright French A L.A Carte Blog French Culture & Lifestyle in the USA As an Amazon affiliate, French A L.A Carte Blog earns a small … Continue reading Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2022 est arrivé!
“Discover the authentic French spirit beyond the clichés. Explore the resourcefulness, discretion, and mindful choices that define the real art of living well.” Continue reading Real French Lifestyle
It is indeed an art to sleep in later than usual and have breakfast in bed or Faire la grasse matinée et prendre son petit déjeuner au lit. This is part of the French Lifestyle or l’art de bien vivre … Continue reading French Lifestyle: Faire la Grasse Matinée
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