Madelyn
Posts by Madelyn :
Eiffel’s Tower – An Excellent Read!
February 28th, 2011A good friend gave me a copy of Eiffel’s Tower by Jill Jonnes and I had the pleasure to read it last month. It’s not just the fascinating story of how the Eiffel Tower was built, it is an equally engaging series of vignettes about this amazing era of discovery. ... Read More
Navarin of Lamb — A Delicious Winter Stew!
January 25th, 2011We invited six friends to dinner last week and decided to prepare a one-dish meal, Navarin of Lamb. This a classic French country dish and easy to make. with a delicious combination of lamb and vegetables marinated in red wine. ... Read More
How to Dress for Winter Sightseeing in Paris – Think Chic!
December 9th, 2010Parisian women are famous for their effortless style and innate fashion sense. So what are the rest of us to do when packing for a winter trip to Paris? Think simplicity, comfort and understated elegance. ... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving: Fabulous Pumpkin Soup!
November 23rd, 2010I ate at Café Constant on rue St. Dominique last week and had an excellent pumpkin soup with tiny crispy croutons and gruyere cheese. Thought you might enjoy as a light evening meal after the Turkey. Chef Constant was nice enough to give it to me. ... Read More
Pumpkin and Goats Cheese Gratin with Hazlenut Topping
November 10th, 2010I love dishes made out of pumpkin or any kind of squash! The Thanksgiving season has put me in the mood! Here is a good pumpkin gratin dish which mixes goats cheese and leeks with the pumpkin… ... Read More
Top 10 Things To Do in Paris With Children
November 3rd, 2010Here are our Top Ten Things To Do in Paris With Children! Paris Pastry Hunt, Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars Park, Parc de la Villette. ... Read More
Paris Perfect Tips for Families Going to Paris
October 14th, 2010Paris is an exciting city to discover as a family, and offers a fun choice of kid-friendly sights. Here are some tips for families traveling to Paris that we’ve learned from traveling in Paris with our own children — and from our family, friends and guests. ... Read More
Secret Shoppers: Finding the Best Pâtisserie’s in Paris !
October 6th, 2010The writer of Raids-Pâtisseries has a goal to ‘raid’ pastry shops and perform secret taste tests on a specific kind of pastry, awarding five stars to the best and revealing the worst in a dramatically honest way. Completely after my own heart and Vive la France and this great nation of food police! ... Read More
Beautiful Reflections on the Seine River
August 12th, 2010I love running or walking along the Seine. Doesn’t matter what time of day, how fast or slow…it’s always beautiful. The heart of Paris is small enough that you can walk to many favorite spots, walk all the way from the Eiffel Tower to past Notre Dame without getting tired… ... Read More
The Last of French Asparagus Season
July 26th, 2010Philippe’s cousins visited us from Normandy last weekend and brought a special gift, over 10 kilos or 25 pounds — of asparagus! What a perfect gift; this is one of Philippe’s favorite foods and he could eat it 365 days a year. We love to eat with hollandaise sauce and have included a couple of easy recipes for you. ... Read More
The Exquisite Jacquemart André Museum in Paris
July 24th, 2010If you lack the time (or energy) to fight the crowds at the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, but still want to enjoy glorious paintings, sculptures and works of art, be sure to visit the beautiful Jacquemart André Museum in Paris. ... Read More
Decorating Tips: How to Antique French Furniture!
June 2nd, 2010We spend so much time remodeling Paris apartments that our own living room has become neglected! I enjoyed the yellow/orange textured walls with matching silk curtains for the past fifteen years, but my tastes have shifted from richer colors to a softer French country look. My first step in transforming the room was to antique the large gold leaf mirrors sitting on the two fireplaces! ... Read More
Paris Reconquers the Seine!
May 1st, 2010In April, 2010 the Mayor of Paris, Bernard Delanoe made a revolutionary announcement: “Paris is Taking Back the Banks of the Seine!” Years ago, the banks of the Seine were converted to automobile use to ease traffic congestion. While sidewalks remained to stroll and run along, areas were converted to side roads for most of the ... Read More
Easy Recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon or French Beef Stew
March 25th, 2010An easy recipe for French beef stew, Boef Bourguignon, that transforms a simple dish into a gourmet meal ... Read More
Recipe for Christmas Bûche de Noël
December 13th, 2009I drool over the beautiful Buches de Noel by Pierre Herme. Here is a sampling of this year’s lineup and an easy to make recipe below. Each creation looks more delicious than the one before. They are cake creations of his famous macarons, Ispahan, Chuao chocolate, Montebello… I’m going to make the following easy recipe ... Read More
