A Galette des Rois is the traditional dessert for the Feast of the Epiphany. According to tradition, a porcelain figurine is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the figurine in their serving of dessert is declared king for the day. In the U.S., this tradition is more closely associated with ...
La Crémerie
On my first trip to Paris, I stayed in a charming hotel on the left bank, just steps away from St. Sulpice. I hadn’t been to this neighborhood in quite a while so I thought it was time for a visit.
Strolling through the neighborhood, I couldn’t help but notice a darling storefront called La ...
Carte de Noel
For my Christmas card, I chose an image by impressionist painter Afred Sisley, titled L'Effet de Neige sur Argenteuil. ...
Paris Pratique – Le Louvre
Never wait in line at the pyramid to gain entrance to the Louvre. Instead, head to the lesser known entrance on the Rue de Rivoli, which runs along the north edge of the museum.
After entering at 99 Rue de Rivoli, take the escalator to the lower level, purchase your admission ticket at one of the ...
Le Flore en l’Ile – Berthillon Ice Cream
Berthillon is my favorite ice cream in Paris – it’s flavorful, creamy and satisfying. The best place to enjoy a scoop of this delicious dessert is at the Le Flore en l’Ile, a delightful brasserie at the western tip of the Ile St. Louis.
From the terrace of the Flore en l’Ile, one has a ...
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, le Beaujolais Nouveau is released for sale in France.
Beaujolais wine is unique in that it is harvested, fermented, bottled and shipped within six weeks. Thus, the term “nouveau” is assigned to the wine. According to tradition, at one minute past ...
