Author Archive
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I Dream of Paris
30 Jan 2011By Natalie Ehalt A woman, in order to know what is due her and what her power is, must live…
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Couture Collections: wear it, pack it, buy it
21 Jan 2011By Barbara Redmond “You’ll be in Paris during Fashion Week,” said Ron, “I have a gift for you.” The gift…
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Paris Makeover: Coming Home Blond
11 Jan 2011By Barbara Redmond You’re blond! said Karen. Looking me over, my friend ushered me through her doorway and stopped in…
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Foie Gras – Just Because!
17 Dec 2010By Laurence Haxaire Foie Gras should be served anytime. When I came back to France after living in the United…
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French White Wines: Sauternes
03 Dec 2010By Jo-Ann Ross and Barbara Redmond I draped the Hermès scarf across my friend’s shoulders and on the run gave…
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French candles: bougies
26 Nov 2010By Barbara Redmond An Eiffel Tower candle, eighteen-inches tall, fashioned in white wax and brushed with silver, was on display…
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French Women Chefs: Les Mères Lyonnaises
18 Nov 2010By Laurence Haxaire These women first set up their own business after the French revolution, in the 19th century. Most…
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French Hot Chocolate: sensuous, elusive and whimsical
12 Nov 2010By Barbara Redmond The cold New England rains flew off my umbrella as I gave it a hearty shake. It…
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French Décor: From spartan to sensational
29 Oct 2010By Barbara Redmond Our rendez-vous was at Dior on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. I knew Martine immediately. Her last words…
