Sweltering summer days and a lack of air conditioning call for a refreshing café break. Few drinks hit the spot like a Perrier-Menthe. This crisp, bubbly classic combines the cool sweetness of Menthe Verte with the effervescence of Perrier, making it the perfect antidote to the heat.
For those ...
L'Art de Vivre
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 ...
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche is one of the most basic French recipes to master. It's extremely versatile in that you can fill the tart or pastry dough with any vegetable ingredients that suit you. When I lived with a French family, Francine made quiche nearly every weekend using freshly ripened ingredients from her ...
Pastry Dough – Pâte Brisée
My generation is often surprised that I make my own pastry dough. But, I've used this recipe for years, and it couldn't be easier. It's a simple three-step process as follows:
Sift flour into a mixing bowl. Mix in butter and shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse ...
Art Nouveau
One of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture rests at 29, avenue Rapp, just steps from the Eiffel Tower.
The Art Nouveau style prevailed from 1890 to 1905. It was born from an intellectual desire to break from the classical forms of the academy as well as industrial and economic progress ...
Sparkling Summer Sips: The Simple Joy of Perrier-Grenadine
The Perrier-Grenadine is a beloved classic in France, especially during the warmer months when people are out enjoying the sunshine. While it’s a simple concoction, the tradition behind it holds a bit of charm.
Grenadine, which originates from the French word grenade (meaning pomegranate), is a ...
