I don’t cook much as you all know,  so attempting something as finicky as the classic Cheese soufflé felt like a tall order. However, one rainy and cold Sunday,…

  French Television shows are an entertaining way to experience select aspects of French life and culture that may not normally be on your radar. Here are My Top Three…

  “We will rebuild Notre Dame, all of us together, even more beautiful than before.”  French President E. Macron   I have passed by Notre Dame in Paris more times…

At this time of year, Parisians are beginning to forgo “l’écharpe”, the heavier scarf they wear during the colder months, for “le foulard”, a scarf made from lighter material, such…

I don’t think any of you would disagree that our close circle of girlfriends is one of the greatest joys of being a woman. Women are experts in how to…

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Lucky Suze McCart! She is heading to France in September to cycle her way around Provence!  How fortuitous that she is the WINNER of my most recent Giveaway Draw —…

I have to say something about French bread. Because my love affair with Paris and France began with the bread. Like many people, I tend to watch how much bread…

I have always been fascinated by women who break new ground, especially in politics, where I spent a big part of my career as a journalist.  I know how difficult…

Another hidden treasure in Paris is MamazSocialFood.com.  This is a website where you can arrange to have a home-cooked or gourmet meal with a French couple or family. Imagine —…