On this last trip to Paris, I wanted to visit places I’ve not seen before and explore some of the things that are uniquely associated with France. On my list this time was a stop at Le Grand Musée du Parfum to learn more about the history of perfume and explore the myriad of scents that…
Giving New Life to Old Things
You know that saying “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?” Well, I am shamelessly imitating something that my friend Lisa does in her home in France. I met Lisa on a trip to Provence to explore French antiques and brocantes, the French version of our flea markets. We had a visit to her centuries-old,…
Another Favorite French Word, Because…
Sharing another favorite French word. Because, well…..some French words are just more fun to say out loud than others. And it’s time for some fun. *smile* Poussez, from the French verb pousser, “to push.” Click here to look it up in the Google Translate app, and be sure to click on the “listen” button to…
Chou-fleur and a Recipe
One of my all time favorite vegetables is cauliflower. And one of my favorite words in French is the word for cauliflower, chou-fleur (“shoo flur”). So I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite recipes for how to make it. Last year I went to dinner at my friends Corey and Yann’s house…
Facades in France
In France, around every corner and at every turn, the doors and facades of each centuries-old building never fail to intrigue me. Unlike the United States, where styles and trends come and go in building and decor, the entry door you see to a shop, restaurant or someone’s home is the same as it has…