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Michelle Brandabur
Mar 17, 2021
MACARONS: WHAT THEY ARE AND WHERE TO FIND BEST ONES IN PARIS
“It is funny because when you talk to the Parisians, there are two macaron camps: the avant-garde and the traditional,”-Lisa Rankin Paris...
Michelle Brandabur
Mar 11, 2021
HOW TO ENJOY JAZZ IN PARIS
From small candle-lit caves in the fourth arrondissement to airy cafes in the Saint Germain des Prés, our curated list of French jazz...
Katherine Fry
Feb 15, 2021
THE CHEESE MAKING TECHNIQUE THAT’S RARELY TALKED ABOUT
What is affinage? "As an American in Paris, I was perplexed by these noteworthy cheeses and the stories behind them." I can only describe...
Katherine Fry
Jan 28, 2021
HOW TO VISIT PARIS WITH KIDS
Making travel arrangements and creating an itinerary can be an overwhelming experience, let alone planning a trip that will be fun for...
Lisa R
Dec 22, 2020
THE FLAVORFUL FIXINGS FOR A FRENCH CHRISTMAS FEAST
As the holidays approach the City of Lights sparkles even more than usual. Beautifully decorated shopping centers and decked out window...
Katherine Fry
Nov 26, 2020
HOW ROTTEN GRAPES MAKE FINE WINE
If you’ve never heard of the term “ pourriture noble ” (also known as noble rot) then you wouldn’t be the first. Winemakers have long...
Lisa R
Jun 6, 2020
THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS FOR A FULFILLING STAY IN PARIS
Paris comprises a wondrous array of neighborhoods, each with a character, or ‘flavour’ of its own. I often refer to Paris as a city of...
Lisa R
May 6, 2020
HOW TO FEEL LIKE ROYALTY IN LOUNGEWEAR
"Perfume is symbolic of prayer rising to heaven. It is a reminder of the perfume of Eden, of man’s original shape. Perfumery is...
Justin Wu
Apr 12, 2020
THE EARTHLY DELIGHT OF TERROIR
For those of us who have lived in France, walking along the cheese aisles in any other country is often proven to be a more or less...
Lisa R
Apr 7, 2020
FILMS FOR FRANCOPHILES AND FOODIES
I’m sure these days that online movie streaming platforms are getting quite a workout as many of us are spending more time at home....
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