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4 days ago
2 min

Three For The Weekend

I had all the best intentions to make this series a weekly occurrence but, as always, life (read: tedious chores and menial tasks) got in...

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Sep 7
4 min

Cliveden House - A Royal Retreat

a tour of the fabulous Cliveden House - an aristocratic countryside retreat now turned world-class hotel and spa

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Aug 28
3 min

Three For The Weekend

The Price of Desire introduces the viewer to the world of Eileen Gray, pioneer furniture designer and architect.

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Jul 10
8 min

... Of Mimosa and Misadventures In Bormes-les-Mimosas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

I discover tiny streets, cobbled, narrow, climbing steeply, plunging down, uneven stone steps, vaulted passageways, secret gardens...

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Jul 8
3 min

Location, Location, Location – The Allure of Provence and the French Riviera

We arrived on New Year’s Day and, after a hand-over, were left to our own devices in the depths of the incredibly scenic Massif des Maures.

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Jul 6
3 min

Day Trip From London: An Autumn Walk Through Cambridge

"When I woke this morning, I had only one thought in mind: I wanted Cambridge to be a success."

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Jun 30
3 min

Musée Christian Dior, Granville

An incredible way to experience Christian Dior’s inspiration firsthand is a visit to Normandy and the Musée Christian Dior.

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Jun 27
2 min

Bringing France Home: Five Easy French Recipes to Make Right Now (Part 2)

Dishes reminiscent of a late afternoon snack in a Parisian brasserie, or a seaside dinner on the Côte d’Azur.

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Jun 24
3 min

English Seaside Day Trip: Felixstowe Ferry, Suffolk

Felixstowe Ferry is a teeny tiny hamlet found where the gentle River Deben meets the fierce North Sea.

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Jun 23
4 min

An Interview With Pastry Chef Nina Métayer

Pastry chef Nina Métayer is one to watch. Here we talk about about haute pâtisserie, entrepreneurship, social media, and more.

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Jun 17
2 min

Two Refreshing Cocktails For Apéro Hour

It was first in France that I heard about Grenadine, a red, fruity, almost dare I say, saccharine-like syrup added to many a cocktail.

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Jun 16
1 min

Travel Wish List: Turin, Italy

We talked about what makes a good Italian olive oil, how to bake a great focaccia, and where to find Brachetto.

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Jun 12
2 min

French Cooking: Pancake Purses Filled with Quail Egg and Piquant Mayonnaise

French Cooking: Petite Bourse Froide d'Oeuf de Caille Mollet (pancake purses filled with quail egg and piquant mayonnaise).

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Jun 1
2 min

Musée Rodin - An Oasis of Calm in the Midst of Parisian Tumult

An unmissable destination in Paris, located at 77 Rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement, Musée Rodin is home to The Kiss and The Thinker.

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May 26
5 min

How a Study Exchange on the French Riviera Turned into a Career in Luxury Hospitality

I was 23 years-old when I arrived in Nice for my university study exchange. My expat experience began as most study abroad experiences do.

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May 23
2 min

French Cooking: Easy Vegetarian Quiche

I loved the idea of using ready-to-bake puff pastry, a variety of cheeses, and whatever veggies you have on hand.

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May 23
2 min

Where To Eat And Drink At The Ritz Hotel, Paris

A-list celebrities, history, intrigue, love stories, drama, tragedy even, the Ritz has it all.

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May 13
3 min

A Day in the Life of Executive Pastry Chef Angelo Musa

Chef Angelo Musa, Executive Pastry Chef of Plaza Athénée Paris graciously agreed to allow me a glimpse into his world.

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May 12
2 min

Bringing France Home - Five Easy French Recipes to Make Right Now

Missing Paris and the French Riviera, I thought I'd try my hand at making some simple French recipes that I've recently run across.

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May 7
1 min

French Cooking: Comté Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

An easy recipe for Comté cheese puffs (gougères).

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May 7
3 min

In the Pastry Lab with Chef Jean Marc Diop

Chef Jean Marc Diop is the 1998 French Champion of Dessert, and a finalist in several other pastry and dessert competitions.

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