The French Spotlight at Newport Beach Film Festival!
As we mentioned to you last week, the 14th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival has a French Twist ! Presenting “The French Spotlight” Event which will be held on April 30th, 2013! “THE FRENCH SPOTLIGHT” – NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL … Continue reading The French Spotlight at Newport Beach Film Festival!
Croque-Monsieur or Madame: French Grilled-Cheese Sandwich!
A Croque-Monsieur is simply a yummy grilled ham and cheese sandwich. It originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. Typically, some good quality swiss cheese such as Emmental or Gruyère is recommended. The name is based on the verb croquer (“to crunch” or to take a bite ) and the … Continue reading Croque-Monsieur or Madame: French Grilled-Cheese Sandwich!
It’s All About L.A Croissants!
Well, we asked our friends on the French A L.A Carte Facebook Page to take a little poll and tell us where they buy their “croissants” in L.A and vicinity? Thank you for participating and sharing the post and here … Continue reading It’s All About L.A Croissants!
Vive l’ A M O U R !
“AMOUR le très beau film de Michael Haneke rafle tout. Il remporte les Césars du meilleur film, du meilleur réalisateur, de la meilleure actrice Emmanuelle Riva, du meilleur acteur Jean-Louis Trintignant et du meilleur scénario original!” Qu’en sera-t’il aux OSCARS … Continue reading Vive l’ A M O U R !
Lola Ohlala et son Cabaret Versatile
Lola Ohlala et son Cabaret Versatile Dans la série: ces Frenchies à L.A… Lola Ohlala est danseuse , chorégraphe et productrice de formation en danse classique et moderne dès le jeune âge de 4 ans, Lola Ohlala, née Axelle Marcuéÿz nom … Continue reading Lola Ohlala et son Cabaret Versatile
This is What Sweet Dreams are Made of…
In the series, these Frenchies in L.A… Meet Michèle La Porta, creator of “Starlette Cake™” In 1985, when Michèle opened her very first tea salon Thé Cool in the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris, little did she know that twenty-seven years later … Continue reading This is What Sweet Dreams are Made of…
Faites sauter les crêpes!
Faites sauter les crêpes! Le 2 février en France on fait sauter les crêpes pour la Chandeleur ( Candlemas) pour célébrer le retour des jours ensoleillés ( la crêpe symbole du soleil) ! Aux USA , mis à part … Continue reading Faites sauter les crêpes!
Fondue,Raclette,and Tartiflette!
Fondue, Raclette, and Tartiflette! It’s time to take out the fondue pot and the Raclette! These dishes are traditional French winter dishes and my kind of comfort food! It’s a good occasion to invite friends & family over and celebrate … Continue reading Fondue,Raclette,and Tartiflette!
Golden Globes 2013: A Very Good Year for French Films!
Golden Globes 2013: A Very Good Year for French Films! This year is once again a very good year for French Films at the “70th Annual Golden Globes Award!: Following The Artist last year, France has this year not one but three French films nominated for a Golden Globe in “Best Foreign Language Film” category as nominated by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press: 1. De rouille et d’os, Jacques Audiard 2. Intouchables, Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano 3. Amour***, Michael Haneke 4. Royal Affair, Danois Nikolaj Arcel 5. Kon-Tiki , Joachim Roenning and Espen Sandberg. *** Amour also nominated for … Continue reading Golden Globes 2013: A Very Good Year for French Films!
Starlette Cake™: Why French Women Don’t Get Fat!
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!
“M” 1st US Concert Flashback
Related articles M (Aka: Matthieu Chedid) – Live In Paris – Past Daily Backstage Weekend: Rock Without Borders Edition (pastdaily.com) Los Angeles aime -M– ( frenchalacarteblog.com) Continue reading “M” 1st US Concert Flashback
Bonne Fête des Rois!
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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