Do you know about this delicious cake? It’s called a Galette des Rois or King Cake, and it has been a French tradition since the 13th century – when the Church began to associate it with the Feast of the Epiphany. The cake originally dates back to the first century…
When it comes to dressing like a French girl for the holidays, think chic, polished, and elegant. Today, I partnered with fellow Francophile, Noelani from La Vie on Grand to share some tips on how to incorporate French style into your holiday wardrobe. For inspiration, we turned to French fashion…
This is the beautiful apartment I rent in Paris. For more than 15 years, it has been my home away from home. It has everything anyone could want – neutral decor, herringbone hardwood floors, a marble fireplace mantel, southern views overlooking a small park, and lots of light. It was…
Over the past several months, my sweet friend May has shared a variety of tips and tricks in the kitchen to make just about every recipe more appealing. May is Parisian and learned to bake and cook at the knee of her grandmother. So, when she gave me an Raspberry…
My friend, May, introduced me to Bastide, the luxury beauty and lifestyle brand that celebrates the artistry and terriore of Aix-en-Provence. Founded more than 25 years ago, Bastide products are made by local artisans who inherited generations of savoir-faire in using rich, potent, good-for-you ingredients found in the South of…
I learned to make Tarte à la Tomate while living with a French family in northern France. They had a huge garden in their backyard. As fruits and vegetables ripened, they prepared every possible recipe from what the garden produced and froze the rest. Thus, we had tomato salad, tomato…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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