The Original Macaroon – Nancy, France – Mason des Soeurs Macarons
A great friend of mine came back from Nancy last weekend, where her parents are living at the moment, with …
Category Archives: History
A Norman Weekend – Honfleur
Honfleur is the epitome of what we Anglos think of when we picture Normandy: The quaint antiquated port town with …
Paris Correspondent – A Mix of Things
Over the holidays, we were asked to write for a new online magazine called A Mix of Things as their …
The Sport of Kings (and Dukes)
Those of you who are patiently awaiting the next episode of Downton Abbey’s new season, I have a little something …
Weekend in Angers & Chocolate Moelleux Cake Recipe
I just spent a lovely weekend en famille in the Loire Valley. One of my sisters-in-law lives Angers with her …
French Art de Vivre – From the French to Washington and Beyond
As a young woman, Jackie Kennedy came to France to study at the Sorbonne. She was enamored by French culture, …
France’s Noble Liquor Wine
Amateur wine makers like Thomas Jefferson tried their hand at it. Twenty-five appellations in France are dedicated to it. The …
Edwardian extravagance meets the Belle Époque
Before going on with part three of the French eating series, I’d like to share some great videos I’ve recently …
A Taste of Basque (South Western French Cuisine)
The other day, I met my husband for lunch at a delightful little place called Chez Papa. At the heart of …
French Wedding Follow-Up (Photos)
The family wedding I attended this past weekend was quite an event. Taking place in the northern part of France …
