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
La Fête de la Musique aka Make Music Day all over the USA on June 21st
What a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of summer than with music! In France it’s a tradition that started almost 40 years ago in 1982 initiated by Jack Lang Cultural Minister and it’s called La Fête de la Musique! … Continue reading La Fête de la Musique aka Make Music Day all over the USA on June 21st
Lupin Part 3 is Confirmed
No sooner had audiences finished savoring the last episode of Lupin Part 2 after a 6 month wait that an announcement flashed on the screen as we wondered “is this it?” “Assane is always one step ahead. Lupin will return … Continue reading Lupin Part 3 is Confirmed
Lady Liberty’s Little Sister on its way to the U.S from France
Lady Liberty has a little sister! Yes, it’s true, France is sending the U.S a second Lady of Liberty but this time it’s a mini-replica (almost 10 feet tall) a 1/16 the size of the original bronze statue based on … Continue reading Lady Liberty’s Little Sister on its way to the U.S from France
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