Recent Observations Visiting Paris
Each trip to Paris brings new insights into traveling. Both for traveling in general and for traveling specifically to Paris. This recent January trip was perfect! How could it not be? It is Paris, after all. Here are my recent observations from Paris. We were...
Cultural Highlights – Visual and Performing Arts Coming to Paris Spring 2019
Visual and performing arts again take center stage in Paris. Along with organ concerts and musical performance at many churches, take a look at this list of exciting events.
15 Lesser-Known Museums in Paris
Everyone knows the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, but in Paris, there are plenty of opportunities to find lesser known museums. Most of these are kind of double-headers as museums go. The house or building is an outstanding work of art along with the art that is inside. ...
Paris 2019 – Free Admission to the Louvre on the First Saturday Night of Every Month
Starting January 5, 2019 the Musée du Louvre opens its doors for free to all visitors on the first Saturday night of every month, from 6:00pm to 8:45pm.
My Favorite Messenger Bag for Paris
My favorite messenger bag for Paris is a Timbuk2 Custom Classic Messenger Bag. Because I am tall (about 6’4″), I ordered the custom bag so I could get a longer strap. And, it was fun to pick some colors. The folks in San Francisco who make these bags are nice like that.
Tricentennial of New Orleans
The year 2018 has been a year-long celebration of the Tricentennial of New Orleans, obviously a French city from its beginning. Through its 300 years, it abounds with history from war, malaria, floods, fires, the birth of the cocktail and much of Mardi Gras. The...
Classic French Bistro – Garlic Chicken and Brabant Potatoes
To top off this series on French-bistro-style cooking at home: Garlic Chicken with Baked Brabant Potatoes and a Green Salad with a Citrus Dijon dressing.
A Parisian Style Egg Salad (Oeufs Mayonnaise)
Parisian Style Egg Salad (Oeufs Mayonnaise) is a classic appetizer. It became difficult to find for quite some time. But now, oeufs mayonnaise seems to be enjoying a resurgence.
A Simple French Bistro-Style Apple Tart Recipe
This classic French bistro-style apple tart is made with basic ingredients. It will cook into an impressive dessert that will win you fans from all over. Although I had to make it multiple times to make it photo worthy, each one tasted terrific.
Recipes for a Parisian Bistro-Style Meal
Cooking and enjoying a Parisian bistro-style meal is a great way to get in the spirit of visiting Paris. With a little planning, it can be an easy weeknight event. Or, invite some friends and make it a weekend dinner for family and friends. Either way, it will...
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