Today marks the one year anniversary of my blog. Coincidentially, today also marks the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents - a much more impressive milestone.All the same, I'm happy to celebrate both occasions and take stock of my effort.I began writing French Style for a few reasons. I wanted to ...
L'Art de Vivre
Parquetry de Versailles
Sometimes, while writing my blog, I become frustrated. My frustration stems from feeling as if I am failing in my effort to capture and express what I experience. I am having such a moment right now. It is impossible for me to express the magnificence of the Chateau de Versailles - everything in it ...
Le Flore Champagne Cocktail
Festive, sweet, and delicious for an outdoor summer gathering.
2 Tablespoon of Grand Marnier
2 Tablespoon of Cognac
2 Tablespoon of Coulis de Fruit Rouge – which is just a fancy way of saying, puréed strawberries and raspberries.
Place the ingredients in a flute and fill the remainder ...
It’s time for Café Noisette
The French take coffee drinking seriously, And, how they “take” their coffee depends largely on the time of day.
In the morning, they usually have café crème or café au lait – coffee with warm cream or milk. In the afternoon, or after a meal, they usually have un ...
Perrier – Menthe Verte
Hot summer days require an occassional stop at the café for something cool to drink. A Perrier-Menthe is an excellent choice for some relief from the heat - the sweet minty flavor is so refreshing.
It consists of a bottle of Perrier and a couple of shots of Menthe Verte.
Enjoy! ...
Eiffel Tower
Nothing says Paris like the twinkling lights of the Tour Eiffel...except, maybe an accordionist in the Metro. I saw both on my way home tonight.
So bummed though, I took a little video clip of this guy playing, but I can’t post the clip. While here, my blogger site appears in French and there ...
