by Virginie | Jun 19, 2015 | FOOD, Uncategorized
Pack a Picnic with French Flair – New Day Northwest Virginie on King 5 New Day – June 23rd 2015 The sun is out and in the Pacific Northwest we have some of the best hidden picnic spots. Virginie Paradis throws some international flare into the standard...
by Virginie | Dec 28, 2013 | CULTURE, EVENT, FOOD, LIFE, Uncategorized
In France: -We don’t go for the super festive Christmas lights outside our houses -We don’t have Christmas carolers -We don’t eat gravy or cranberry sauce But I’ll tell you what we do have! We get to open our presents a day before you do!...
by Virginie | Dec 2, 2013 | CULTURE, EVENT, FOOD, LIFE, Uncategorized
The 13 desserts are the traditional way to celebrate Christmas in Provence! They represent Jesus and the 12 apostles and remain out for several days, for people to eat them bit by bit, as they pass by the table. One table. Thirteen desserts… Pas mal! ...
by Virginie | Oct 15, 2013 | CULTURE, EVENT, FOOD, LIFE, MUSIC, Uncategorized
Like a lot of other fine things, Cabaret was born in France! Who doesn’t know this poster? Well this is how it all started in 1881… In order to combine the enjoyment of art and alcohol, Rodolphe Salis decided to create the first modern cabaret: Le...
by Virginie | Sep 30, 2013 | CULTURE, FOOD, LIFE, Uncategorized
The rules of the Fromage! We all agree, le fromage est délicieux. But it doesn’t mean you can jump on your platter without knowing what you are doing, non non non! There are rules that must be followed and no it is not just for the sake of rules. There is a...
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