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How Do You Eat a French Radish?

by Colleen's Paris October 23, 2023
Dining, Cafés & BakeriesLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Have you ever thought about how you eat a French radish for an aperitif? You can either bite into it directly or use a French method my husband showed me. Cut the center with a knife and slip in a pat of butter. Butter in France is either doux (sweet) …

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How did le Croque-Monsieur get its name?

by Colleen's Paris January 15, 2022
Dining, Cafés & BakeriesLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Le croque-monsieur (croak-missyou) is THE real French sandwich. It is not just a ham and cheese sandwich made with two pieces of bread. It is toasted and it is famous. Le croque-monsieur is one particular sandwich that has made it’s way from the brasserie and bistro to the microwave in …

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Paris: Marais and the Louvre Concerts Virtually

by Colleen's Paris November 9, 2020
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Feeling like a walk through the Marais, visiting famous Paris restaurants or listening to a concert at the Louvre while staying cozy at home with a glass of French wine? If so, then save these dates: Louvre Concerts November 10 and 12; The Jewish Marais November 18; Famous Parisian Restaurants …

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