
Read With Us: “The Runaway Beignet”
“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”
“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”
The New Orleans praline is a type of candy made with pecans and caramelized sugar (This post is not sponsored) Continue reading Bonjour Praline!
Let’s celebrate the flaky, buttery pastry Continue reading January 30 is Croissant Day
I thought Maïmouna Doucouré’s Cuties was a good film! It wasn’t all suggestive dance moves (“twerking”). There were other things in the film that concerned me, though Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Cancel Netflix over Cuties (Mignonnes)
[This is not a sponsored post] Are you learning a new language? Are you on WordPress? Want to enjoy a French language/cultural experience from the comfort of home? Check out these FREE upcoming virtual events and experiences Continue reading Free Upcoming Virtual Events You Won’t Want to Miss
This week’s carte postale features views of Parc Thermal in Vittel, the famous spa town in northeastern France, also known for its natural mineral water Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Vittel, France
Here’s an excerpt: “Once in a blue moon, you encounter a beautiful piece of music that heals you. For me, that song is ‘Born and Raised’ by John Mayer” Continue reading The Awesome Music Project Published My Music Story
I enjoyed my overnight stay at this modern hotel. I have pictures! [Originally posted July 24, 2018. Updated in 2020] Continue reading citizenM Hotel at CDG Paris Airport
Overall, the results of my DNA test confirm what I know to be true about my ancestry (I’m Filipino). There were a couple of surprises, too Continue reading The Results of My DNA Test
This week’s carte postale features a salmon and herring processing plant in Pederson Point, Alaska Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Pederson Point, Alaska
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
I don’t go to Vietnamese restaurants often and I don’t have a phin (the special metal coffee filter used to brew Vietnamese coffee), so I’ve learned to get creative when the craving strikes Continue reading 6 Creative Ways to Get Your Vietnamese-Style Coffee Fix
In Capitola, California, a seaside town about 76 miles/ 122 km south of San Francisco on the coast of Monterey Bay, you can imagine you’re somewhere in the Mediterranean! Look at these colorful houses! This picture was taken from the Capitola Wharf. The colorful houses are on the left. Only a few steps away from the beach, you’ll find boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants in Capitola Village. For example: You can feast on the freshest seafood! Enjoy outdoor patio seating while you have lunch at Zelda’s On the Beach: A trip to a seaside town wouldn’t be complete without some … Continue reading Good Vibes Only at the Seaside Town of Capitola