On January 6th, all over France, we celebrate Epiphany Day, 12 days after Christmas, with La Galette des Rois, which is reminiscent of the biblical Christian tradition of the three wise men’s journey or Les Trois Rois Mages bearing gifts … Continue reading Galette des Rois Tradition
We celebrate the indomitable French spirit with a sampling compilation of French-Inspired Gift Ideas from French A L.A Carte Blog that you can easily find online for your family, friends, and/or favorite Francophile. You’ll find a variety of ideas for … Continue reading French-Inspired Gift Guide For All
A new long-awaited Call My Agent! aka 10 Pour Cent season was released October 21, 2020 in France and Netflix has renewed the show for a 4th season which is expected to release soon sometime in 2020. Continue reading Call My Agent Sneak Peek – 10 Pour cent – Season 4
Johnny Hallyday’s American Dream or “Son rêve américain” album is out three short years after his passing on December 5, 2017. This is really the iconic French rocker’s second posthumous album. “Mon pays c’est l’amour” was the 51st and the … Continue reading Johnny Hallyday – Son Rêve Américain
This lighthearted “à l’eau de rose” comedy is a series you will love to hate. Continue reading Emily in Paris on Netflix (2020)
French Shabby Chic adds an elegant lived- in feel with distressed antique white and imperfectly perfect French vintage pieces. Continue reading French Shabby Chic Items
To dunk or not to dunk ? That is the question. In French we say “faire trempette” to take a little dip. The French are elegant especially the ladies but I’m not sure there’s an elegant way to dunk your croissant unless you’re dunking a petit biscuit Continue reading Faire Trempette or the Art of Dunking
A French Coffee Press, also known as a cafetière, cafetière à piston, caffettiera a stantuffo, press pot, coffee press, or coffee plunger, is a coffee brewing device. Did you know that two French inventors (Mayer and Delforge) patented in 1852 a … Continue reading French Press Coffee, anyone?
Now is a good time to learn something new, whether you want to communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning French will expand your horizons … Continue reading Best French Learning Programs
10 Stress Relief 3D Puzzles for Kids and Adults of All Ages Do you love making puzzles? 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzles are challenging enough but have you tried the 3D or 4D architectural detailed puzzles? They are an excellent way … Continue reading 10 Stress Relief 3D Puzzles for Kids and Adults of All Ages
The Super Easy Macaron Recipe is already on the blog, but if you’re looking for ultimate simplicity, try the pre-measured mix Angel Bake Macaron Mix created by a French Chef, which will yield about 30 macarons, or even better, get the … Continue reading Everything you need to make French Macarons at home
This French Bakery is one of my favorites, and it is called Main Street Bakery & Chez Fabien Bistro. It is located in Grapevine, Texas, also known as the Christmas Capital, on historic Main Street. During the holidays, Main Street … Continue reading Main Street Bakery
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