Has there always been this obsession with the French? Their style, their cuisine, how the heck they stay so thin? Of course the French have taught us many things over the course of time, probably without necessarily trying to (which makes it all the more frustrating). When adopting some of the French savoir-faire we oftenContinueContinue reading “Life lessons I learned from the French (part 1)”
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A chef’s table at a private Champagne château
They say that around the world, a bottle of Moët & Chandon is opened every second. If what they say is true, the 282-year old house has got to be one of the most popular Champagne brands in history. In addition to being the official Champagne of the Golden Globes and partnering with stars suchContinueContinue reading “A chef’s table at a private Champagne château”
La Rentrée
Since moving to France, many people from home have asked me “is it true that the French take all of summer off???” And I’m here to say that it’s partially true. August is dedicated to vacation in France and many people do take the entire month off to reset from the year. It’s not uncommonContinueContinue reading “La Rentrée”
Highlights from the Salon Première Coudée in Paris
Two of my favorites from November 6, 2023 I’ve written about my experience visiting a few different wine salons in Paris, but this week I had the opportunity to visit a more intimate wine tasting event with select, artisan producers thanks to the suggestion of a good friend, colleague and fellow Aggie. The salon tookContinueContinue reading “Highlights from the Salon Première Coudée in Paris”
How to spend a day in the 11th arrondissement of Paris
Every arrondissement, or district, of Paris has its charm. In the 7th you can find the Eiffel Tower and chic shopping streets. In the 18th, the culturally historic Montmartre and its famous Moulin Rouge. And of course, the arrondissements are infamously numbered in a spiral formation, as if to purposefully confuse us. courtesy of https://snippetsofparis.com/eleventh-arrondissement-paris/ContinueContinue reading “How to spend a day in the 11th arrondissement of Paris”
What I’m Drinking – LES LUMIÈRES
How a solo trip to Marseille lead to a serendipitous wine discovery that I will never forget The South of France is a state of mind – the rolling lavender fields, the Cypress trees looming over the villages, and of course the wine. It’s a mindset, an almost mystical ideal. With an unusually rainy andContinueContinue reading “What I’m Drinking – LES LUMIÈRES”
Tasting my way through France
Recapping two French wine events visited in the last month If you’re looking for a place to gather with like-minded fellow wine geeks, France is the place for you. When I lived in California, we of course had the occasional wine fair or exposition. However, here in Paris and in the surrounding wine regions thereContinueContinue reading “Tasting my way through France”
2 French white wines that refreshed my palate
In following a dream I’ve had since high school French class, I moved to Paris to get my Master’s degree, immerse myself in the culture, better understand French wines and become fluent in the language. For a while I knew that working at a wine bar would be a great way to expose myself toContinueContinue reading “2 French white wines that refreshed my palate “
The Younger Wine 