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Wednesday Postcard: Palais Garnier in Paris

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Darlene

This week’s carte postale features Palais Garnier in Paris. It’s also known as Opéra Garnier, or simply L’Opéra Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Palais Garnier in Paris

Books4 Comments

Read With Us: “The Runaway Beignet”

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Darlene

“The Runaway Beignet” is a retelling of “The Gingerbread Man” and it takes place in New Orleans during Mardi Gras! Read along with my daughters and me Continue reading Read With Us: “The Runaway Beignet”

Food & Drink8 Comments

Bonjour Praline!

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 Darlene

The New Orleans praline is a type of candy made with pecans and caramelized sugar (This post is not sponsored) Continue reading Bonjour Praline!

Postcards3 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: New Orleans, Louisiana

February 10, 2021February 24, 2021 Darlene

This week’s postcard features the LaBranche House in the French Quarter in New Orleans ⚜️ Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: New Orleans, Louisiana

Community, Cultural Events, French Language8 Comments

Valentine’s Day: Hearts, Roses, and a Poem

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Darlene

Expressing love on Valentine’s Day — it’s not just for couples Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Hearts, Roses, and a Poem

Cultural Events, Food & Drink7 Comments

February 2: Groundhog Day and La Chandeleur

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Darlene

February 2 is also known as Crêpe Day Continue reading February 2: Groundhog Day and La Chandeleur

Food & Drink12 Comments

January 30 is Croissant Day

January 30, 2021January 29, 2021 Darlene

Let’s celebrate the flaky, buttery pastry Continue reading January 30 is Croissant Day

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Michoko Noir: Dark Chocolate Covered French Caramels

January 29, 2021January 31, 2021 Darlene

I recently ordered a couple bags of Michoko Noir through French Wink, the digital multivendor marketplace and store located in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood. [This post contains an affiliate link] Continue reading Michoko Noir: Dark Chocolate Covered French Caramels

Postcards4 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

January 27, 2021January 31, 2021 Darlene

This week’s postcard features the inner dome and canopy over the Rotunda in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

French Language, Music2 Comments

Music Monday: Sympathique

January 25, 2021January 24, 2021 Darlene

Hitting pause on Music Monday for now. Enjoy this jazzy song by American musical group, Pink Martini (1997) and have a great week ahead Continue reading Music Monday: Sympathique

Berlin, Germany19 Comments

Visiting Berlin: Berlin Wall

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Darlene

While I had seen remnants of the Berlin Wall before in a Washington, DC museum, nothing compares to seeing the Wall where it actually stood for nearly three decades (February 2020) Continue reading Visiting Berlin: Berlin Wall

French Language, Music2 Comments

Music Monday: Hymne à l’amour

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Darlene

Recorded in 1950, this obsequious love song is one of Édith Piaf’s most popular chansons. However, my favorite version is performed by Christiane Brisseau Continue reading Music Monday: Hymne à l’amour

Postcards16 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Darlene

Driving around San Francisco: Haight-Ashbury; the Cliff House restaurant; California’s largest German church, and more Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco

Food & Drink, French-inspired2 Comments

Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Darlene

Here’s my interpretation of cassoulet, the humble, but hearty meat and bean stew from southwest France Continue reading Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California

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