Tag: Travel
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Bleu, Blonde, Rouge – Guided Tour of Paris
We wanted the stories, not just a recount of monuments, landmarks, statues, and churches, especially with two teenagers in tow. Her passion for history and the arts was evident in the manner in which she spoke about Delacroix’s pieces in Saint Sulpice, the progress of the church’s restoration, and the statues of female figures immortalized…
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Paris Photoshoot
It was about five o’clock in the morning and the alarm on my phone had just sounded. I turned it off and checked my email. Still blurry eyed, I opened my inbox, which quickly cleared my vision as on one particular email, the subject title read “YOU WON – Paris is calling!”
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Genesis of Friday Afternoon Happy Hours
Other than the obvious ones that occur during major holidays or milestones, this is our favorite tradition and we relish that it occurs once a week. It’s our Friday afternoon happy hour that started as a way to unwind after a busy week, but now is our dedicated family time to ring in the…
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Parmesan Truffle Fries
It’s apèro hour, I’m in a French bistro and just ordered a glass of Beaujolais. What better accompaniment to a glass of wine, than fries? In this case, make them Parmesan truffle fries. Or, I’m in an American brewery, I ordered a burger and with it, a side of fries. This dish is universally loved…
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