French Desserts, anyone?
In the United States, there’s a day for everything! So today on October 14 we celebrate National Dessert Day to indulge in delicacies without guilt. The word “dessert” originated from the French word “desservir,” which means to clear the table … Continue reading French Desserts, anyone?
On The Verge – a New Series on Netflix created by Julie Delpy
Vive les femmes! On the Verge… Vive les femmes! Julie Delpy is a prolific French-American actress, screenwriter, director which I loved seeing in the film 2 Days in Paris (2007) among her other 30 films. She brings a fresh and … Continue reading On The Verge – a New Series on Netflix created by Julie Delpy
The Quintessential French Cheese Tray
The quintessential French cheese platter or the “Plateau de Fromage“ is a staple at every French meal. With over 400 cheeses made in France in every region, we could easily eat a different cheese every day of the year. Traditionally, … Continue reading The Quintessential French Cheese Tray
Bonjour, un café, S’il Vous Plait!
“Bonjour, un café, s’il vous plaît!” Growing up in France, good manners, politeness, and étiquette is a way of life or savoir-vivre dating back to the noblesse and bourgeoisie. In terms of politeness at home and especially in public, little … Continue reading Bonjour, un café, S’il Vous Plait!
Do you play Pétanque?
For the French in me, nothing spells summer or vive l’été, aside from the fragrance of my Tahitian Monoi, than the provincial flavors of Pissaladière with a side of Salade Nicoise and to top it off a Sorbet Cassis all … Continue reading Do you play Pétanque?
Emily in Paris Returns for Round 2 (2021)
Well, it’s in the can. Emily in Paris will be back for round two, or “deux” as announced by Netflix in November 2020. Production filming in Paris began in May 2021 and just ended this month. There’s no official release … Continue reading Emily in Paris Returns for Round 2 (2021)
Binge-Worthy French Series On Netflix
These are in my personal opinion, the most binge-worthy ( as we say in the U.S) French series on Netflix that I thoroughly enjoyed. These series stood out from the rest for me and hooked me in completely. What they … Continue reading Binge-Worthy French Series On Netflix
Happy National French Fries Day!
Today July 13th is National French Fries Day! The origins of the world-famous fries are not too clear and the debate is ongoing. Are fries really French? Belgium? Or even American? Well, the history of the infamous fries is confusing … Continue reading Happy National French Fries Day!
Celebrate Bastille Day in North Texas
Bastille Day as we say in the U.S aka Le 14 Juillet is France’s National Holiday commemorating the Prise de la Bastille and the start of the French Revolution. The French culture is alive and well in the U.S and … Continue reading Celebrate Bastille Day in North Texas
Georges Duboeuf Artist Label Contest Winner 2021
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2021 Artist Label Contest has a winner! In its 5th year the contest attracted more than 1,000 entries by emerging artists all over the country with over 8,000 votes from art lovers. These were the 2021 … Continue reading Georges Duboeuf Artist Label Contest Winner 2021
Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut – Product of France
Cheers! Santé Tchin-Tchin! I’ll try any bottle that says Champagne and Product of France, even if it doesn’t have a fancy French well-known label. This find at $19.99 is from Kirkland Signature the Costco brand and it is very popular … Continue reading Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut – Product of France
L’Agence or the Parisian Agency on Netflix
There’s a new kid on the block in the French Netflix Series! It’s called L’ Agence or The Parisian Agency. Season 1 is entitled Exclusive Properties, and in the first 5 episodes, we meet the Kretz family. Olivier and Sandrine … Continue reading L’Agence or the Parisian Agency on Netflix
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