Across the northern hemisphere, autumn is in full swing… which means that soon the holiday season will soon be upon us! Whether you prefer shopping in a bustling city, stepping back in time for a traditional Christmas, or sharing the joy of the season with family and friends, Celebrate the season in France with Globe …
While Globe Bleu can arrange cheese tastings or even a private Chef to introduce you to the traditional cheeses of France live and in-person, consider this a virtual French cheese tour. Unfortunately you’ll have to imagine the delicious flavors! France is known for its rich cheese-making heritage, often complimentary with its rich wine-making heritage. Classics like Brie, Roquefort, …
Paris – ah Paris! Who can deny its romantic allure? Woody Allen sure couldn’t in his heartfelt homage to the City of Light, Midnight in Paris. All over the city from Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower, from the verdant hills of Buttes Chaumont to the Seine, there are many places to visit with your loved one. The Travel …
by BobP As winter approaches, Parisians flock to covered walkways – called galeries or passages – to avoid the cold as they shop and people-watch in cafés. Most of these date from the 19th century and are on the right bank. Each has its own character and style. Here are a few of my favourites… Right Bank Galerie Vivienne (Métro …
By BobP We braved the snow and headed to a cooking class in Paris just a few days after Christmas. The menu was very rich winter fare – perhaps not what we should have eaten after gorging ourselves earlier in the week. MenuCrème de potiron, foie gras poêlé, châtaignes et pain d’épice (Pumpkin cream, …
By DarioVDL Welcome to another busy day in Paris Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2010 together with Bruno from Brazil we are so delighted to be at the show … Being oneof the first foreign Designers accepted at “La Chambre Syndicale de HauteCouture de Paris” together with Giorgio Armani and Valentino is a tribute to …
Read moreELIE SAAB DRESSING THE STARS … PARIS FASHION WEEK – PRÊT-À-PORTER – 2010
By:DarioVDL It is a dark and rainy night in Paris. Although inside my cozy apartment it is warm and full of candle light in true Swedish Style. The wonderful magic sounds of Chopin vibrate in the air and my wall clock starts to announce boom sk-aka boom boom boom… eight. A flashback came to me of a show in October last year …
Read moreJOHN GALLIANO SPLENDOUR AT PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2010 “READY-TO-WEAR”
by NormaK Ladurée Paris After watching the final stage of the Tour de France 2009, I decided to go and have afternoon tea at Ladurée on the Champs Elysées. Ladurée is a French institution and was established in 1862. They are known for their macarons, they employ 45 pastry cooks and 40 cooks. It was …