Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California
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
Category: French-inspired
Donut Petit in Alameda, California
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
Book Review: “The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux”
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”
Book Review: “Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop”
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”
Book Review: “Paris, Part Time”
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”
Throwback to 2018: Bastille Day SF
[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
A Touch of France in Yountville, California
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
Let These TV Show Episodes Transport You to France
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
DNA: French Newspaper of Alsace Region
A little bit of Strasbourg spotted in South Lake Tahoe (2012) Continue reading DNA: French Newspaper of Alsace Region
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
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
Halloween Costume: Coco Chanel 🦁
For Halloween this year, I dressed up as fashion legend, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel Continue reading Halloween Costume: Coco Chanel 🦁
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at Altarena Playhouse
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
Gift Ideas for the Francophile in Your Life
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
Yay, I Got My Glossier
My first Glossier order: Bubblewrap and Balm Dotcom Trio Continue reading Yay, I Got My Glossier
