In Culinary Experiences Delicious Apératif From Normandy: Pommeau de Normandie The French word for apple is “pomme” and you have possibly enjoyed one of these French pastries and desserts when you have visited France:… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences Vin Chaud (French Mulled Wine) Recipe One of the joys of wintertime is the opportunity to indulge in some vin chaud—which is French mulled wine or spiced wine. The literal… Continue Reading →
In Arts and Entertainment/ Culinary Experiences/ Sites Tour And Tasting At Palais Bénédictine In Fécamp When is a palace not a palace? When the owner decides to call his building a palace and transforms it into the birthplace of… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences/ Learning Experiences French Language And Cooking Classes At Ecole des Trois Ponts What a rich experience I had taking French language and cooking classes at Ecole des Trois Ponts in France. Everything-all meals, classes, cooking, and… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences/ Learning Experiences Making Dark Chocolate Macarons– Le Cordon Bleu Tips I learned how to make dark chocolate macarons at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and with practice, I have finally developed the ideal recipe… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences Making The French 75 Cocktail: Soixante Quinze Here’s a classic drink that’s delicious and is easy to make at home. It’s called the “French 75” cocktail, also known as the “Soixante… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences What Are The Best Lemon Pastries To Buy In Menton? You know the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? This is the perfect phrase to describe my recent trip to France. Nearby… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences La Praluline: Delicious Pink Praline Brioche From Roanne When I have taken French Immersion classes at Ecole des Trois Ponts in Riorges, France, we had Wednesday afternoons off and I would often… Continue Reading →
In Active Experiences/ Culinary Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Should You Take The Time To Visit Carcassonne? Should you take the time to visit Carcassonne? And if so, when is the best time to visit this medieval city? When I first… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences Eating Snails In France: Do You Know Which Type To Order? France has many delicacies such as macarons, ratatouille, and frogs legs. but what about eating snails in France? I discovered many years ago (the… Continue Reading →
