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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

Food & Drink, French-inspired2 Comments

Donut Petit in Alameda, California

September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 Darlene

Donut Petit is a cute little bakery located in Alameda, the island city about 10 miles/ 16 km east of San Francisco, California 🍩 Continue reading Donut Petit in Alameda, California

Books, French-inspired4 Comments

Book Review: “The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux”

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Darlene

This is my review of the novel, “The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux” by Samantha Vérant Continue reading Book Review: “The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux”

Books, French-inspired2 Comments

Book Review: “Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop”

August 25, 2020September 14, 2020 Darlene

This is my review of the novel, “Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop” by Roselle Lim 🔮🍵💕🦋 Continue reading Book Review: “Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop”

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Book Review: “Paris, Part Time”

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Darlene

This is my review of Paris, Part Time, a memoir by American author and personal chef, Lisa Baker Morgan Continue reading Book Review: “Paris, Part Time”

Cultural Events, French-inspired, VolunteeringLeave a comment

Throwback to 2018: Bastille Day SF

July 14, 2020August 5, 2020 Darlene

[Originally published July 2018] Here are some pictures I took at the 2018 event celebrating French-American friendship Continue reading Throwback to 2018: Bastille Day SF

Art & Museums, California, Food & Drink, French-inspired13 Comments

A Touch of France in Yountville, California

May 23, 2020June 1, 2020 Darlene

In 2017, my family and I took a day trip to the charming town of Yountville in Napa Valley 🍇 Continue reading A Touch of France in Yountville, California

French-inspired3 Comments

Let These TV Show Episodes Transport You to France

April 21, 2020June 12, 2020 Darlene

While actual travel is out of the question for now, you can still indulge your fantasies of traveling to France Continue reading Let These TV Show Episodes Transport You to France

French-inspired, photography6 Comments

DNA: French Newspaper of Alsace Region

April 14, 2020June 1, 2020 Darlene

A little bit of Strasbourg spotted in South Lake Tahoe (2012) Continue reading DNA: French Newspaper of Alsace Region

Food & Drink, French-inspired, Music

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

December 16, 2019December 9, 2020 Darlene

I want to share a few of my favorite things that I discovered this year that bring me joy (This post is not sponsored) Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

French-inspired5 Comments

Halloween Costume: Coco Chanel 🦁

November 1, 2019June 1, 2020 Darlene

For Halloween this year, I dressed up as fashion legend, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel Continue reading Halloween Costume: Coco Chanel 🦁

Art & Museums, French-inspired2 Comments

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at Altarena Playhouse

October 20, 2019June 1, 2020 Darlene

When I heard the local theatre was putting on a play set in Montmartre in Paris, my Francophile ears perked up like a nimble little bunny Continue reading “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at Altarena Playhouse

French-inspired6 Comments

Gift Ideas for the Francophile in Your Life

October 7, 2019June 1, 2020 Darlene

Do you have someone on your holiday gift list who’s a fan of all things French? Need help finding something they’ll love? Here are some gift ideas that are sure to please (Updated in 2019) Continue reading Gift Ideas for the Francophile in Your Life

French-inspired2 Comments

Yay, I Got My Glossier

May 21, 2019July 16, 2020 Darlene

My first Glossier order: Bubblewrap and Balm Dotcom Trio Continue reading Yay, I Got My Glossier

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