The Best Hidden Shopping Street in Paris – La rue du Commerce
September 23rd, 2011Would you believe me if I told you that one of the best shopping street in Paris is hidden just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower? Follow along with me, and I’ll share with you this little shopping secret in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, just across the beautiful Champ de Mars. ... Read More
FL – A New Restaurant That’s Attracting Excellent Reviews
September 23rd, 2011FL – New Paris Restaurant Attracting Excellent Reviews There’s a new restaurant in Paris that has been drawing excellent reviews from French food critics. FL (how the French pronounce Eiffel) is run by rising chef Nicolas Valanchon. It’s located on the Left Bank’s 7th arrondissement on a small side street near the Champs de Mars ... Read More
The French Will Never Forget: A Commemoration of 9/11 in Paris
September 11th, 2011Paris will never forget the thousands who died on September 11, 2011 . A solemn event commemorated this terrible day organized by ‘The French Will Never Forget’, Association. It took place at the Trocadero, across the river from the Eiffel Tower. The Towers of the World Trade Center were symbolically erected at the Palais Chaillot,. ... Read More
Salad Duo — Red and Green Tomatoes with a Basil and Feta Topping
September 3rd, 2011Duo de Tomates, Feta et Basilic One of the newer trends we’re seeing in restaurants are the use of ‘verrines’ or glass containers to serve pretty salads, layered dishes and mousses. This easy salad made from red and green tomatoes takes ten minutes but looks like you’ve spent much longer preparing it. For 10 people ... Read More
Easy summer salad: Diced summer tomatoes with a mascarpone & basil mousse
September 3rd, 2011Ripe Summer Tomatoes With a Mascarpone and Basil Mousse Concasse’ de Tomates et Mousse de Mascarpone au Parmesan et Basilic A delicious salad that looks impressive and is very easy to prepare Ingrédients (for 4 people): For the diced tomatoes: 4 fresh tomatoes 1 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper ... Read More
