I have been in France for more than one Bastille Day, and my French editor Katie Leonard has, too. She was lucky enough one July 14 to get tickets for a Bateau-Mouche (river boat cruise on the Seine in Paris) at dusk. As the night fell and the lights came up on the monuments lining the river banks, ... Read More about Bastille Day: July 14
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Apéro
L'Apéro, or apéritif, is a pre-dinner drink that happens any time you are invited to someone's home. This is a leisurely-paced activity that involves a few small snacks and a glass or two of something boozy. I love the relaxed atmosphere of sitting around chatting with friends with a cocktail in my ... Read More about Apéro
35 Degrees North Coffee: Exclusive Ooh la la! French Roast
I was recently sent a variety pack of coffee from 35° North Coffee, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ooh la la! Is it good! Head coffee roaster Tom Patton has a passion for good coffee and for working with restaurants and cafés to create a signature flavor for them. Since tasting several of their ... Read More about 35 Degrees North Coffee: Exclusive Ooh la la! French Roast
Finding the French in Your Community: Carlton Bakery
Carlton, Oregon, is about an hour southwest of Portland. Located in the rolling Dundee hills, this is perfect Oregon wine country, and nestled among the dozens of wineries in this area you will find Carlton Bakery. Carlton Bakery is a gem in this tiny wine-fueled town. Their new building, ... Read More about Finding the French in Your Community: Carlton Bakery
National Lobster Day: June 15
An Internet search for “Lobster Day” will yield two results: National Lobster Day (USA) on June 15 and International Lobster Day on September 25. For me, this is great news: two days to celebrate and eat lobster! Lobster, for most people, is an extravagance. Eaten usually on special occasions ... Read More about National Lobster Day: June 15
