How to Make French Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles or Les Truffes au Chocolat are French inventions and delicacies for the holidays. They taste decadent and rich, but are really child’s play to make. They were created by accident in the kitchen of Chef Escoffier when his apprentice made une boulette or a mistake and covered it up with cocoa powder. Continue reading How to Make French Chocolate Truffles
Stuck Together aka 8 Rue de l’Humanité
Stuck Together (2021) aka in French 8 Rue de l’Humanité sets the stage for the Paris Lockdown during the COVID-19 Pandemic, directed by Dany Boon, written by Laurence Arné , and Dany Boon, and starring Dany Boon, Liliane Rovère (who also played in Call … Continue reading Stuck Together aka 8 Rue de l’Humanité
The French-Inspired Gift Guide
This French-inspired Gift Guide is a collection I’ve personally curated to bring a touch of Parisian soul to your celebrations, whether for the holidays, a milestone anniversary, or a thoughtful “just because.” Continue reading The French-Inspired Gift Guide
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
Every third Thursday in November we have good reason to celebrate the launch and arrival of a special French wine called as you know Beaujolais Nouveau. It is the first wine of the harvest and we joyfully shout out: “Le … Continue reading Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
Childhood French Goodies From LU
Every culture in the world has its own cultural preferences, customs, traditions, celebrations, its own regional food specialties, and goodies. In the U.S., people will rave about their childhood Oreo or chocolate chip cookies. In France, we have many regional … Continue reading Childhood French Goodies From LU
Salon du Chocolat aka Chocolate Week™ is Back!
In France chocolate is a big thing, we know it’s an aphrodisiac and a delicious sensual indulgence but it’s also an art form, it’s a passion, and it’s not only for eating! Since its creation in 1994, every year there … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat aka Chocolate Week™ is Back!
COLCOA 25 French Film Festival
The 25th COLCOA French Film Festival is a one-week event that takes place November 1-7, 2021. The Festival is back in person to celebrate a silver anniversary and this year is dedicated to late filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier. Save the dates … Continue reading COLCOA 25 French Film Festival
It’s always time for bubbly! Champagne Day
If you ask me, any day is a good time for bubbly. However, today October 22 is the official National Champagne Day in the US, in France, we celebrate Champagne mostly on New Year’s Eve. so I’ll toast to that! … Continue reading It’s always time for bubbly! Champagne Day
22nd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight
French A L.A Carte Blog is happy to once again be partnering with Newport Beach Film Festival – French Spotlight October 21-28, 2021. The French Spotlight will be held on October 26th from 7:45 -9:50 PM with a special screening … Continue reading 22nd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight
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. The word “dessert” originated from the French word “desservir,” which means to clear the table or the … 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, between 350 to 450 distinct types of French cheese are grouped into eight categories, “Les Huit Familles de Fromage” made with three types of milk: cow, goat, and sheep. Did you know that there can be many varieties within each type of cheese, leading some to claim closer to 1,600 different types of French cheese? Some traditional regional cheeses (about 40 of them) just … Continue reading The Quintessential French Cheese Tray
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