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A to Z of French Food: Letter G – Gourmet Classics and Gastronomic Favourites

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter G – Gourmet Classics and Gastronomic Favourites. As we move further through the A to Z of French food, each new letter reveals a world of flavours, techniques and regional specialities. In this …

Life Lessons from Living in France: Lifestyle - French Rituals

French Rituals : Daily Habits that make like feel more elegant

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway. Today’s feature explores French rituals that can be found in the smallest, most ordinary moments of daily life — from the morning coffee to the walk to the bakery. Life in France often seems shaped by these small moments, where a quiet sense of elegance runs through even the …

A to Z of French Food: Letter F – Fabulous Flavours and Culinary Finds

A to Z of French Food: Letter F – Fabulous Flavours and Culinary Finds

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter F – Fabulous Flavours and Culinary Finds. French cuisine is celebrated around the world for its diversity of dishes, its depth of flavours, and its savoir-faire. Indeed, there is a multitude of French …

Ten of the Best French Pharmacy Cleansers

Ten of the Best French Pharmacy Cleansers

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Ten of the Best French Pharmacy Cleansers.  French pharmacies are a treasure trove of skincare gems, renowned for their scientifically-backed, dermatologically-tested, and effective products. From natural sunscreens, to amazing haircare and makeup, they have everything. And one thing they are also known for stocking are …

The Latin Quarter Paris: A Guide to the 5th Arrondissement


The Latin Quarter Paris: A Guide to the 5th Arrondissement


The Latin Quarter in Paris is one of those places that looks exactly how you imagine it; or rather, it looks just like you imagine Paris to be! And that is because it is one of the oldest districts in the capital city. Tucked along the Left Bank of the Seine, the 5th arrondissement is …

Financier Recipe

Financier Recipe: Classic French Almond Cakes (Easy & Elegant)

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our traditional French recipes. This time, we’re sharing an easy and elegant financier recipe for classic French almond cakes. When people think of French cuisine, many things come to mind: comforting boeuf bourguignon, vibrant ratatouille, a perfectly crisp croque-monsieur, French onion soup, delicate escargots or even silky crème …

A to Z of French Food : Letter E – Elegant Eats and Everyday Dishes

A to Z of French Food : Letter E – Elegant Eats and Everyday Dishes

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter E – Elegant Eats and Everyday Dishes. When thinking of French cuisine, elegance is definitely a word that comes to mind. It is often well thought out, refined, and has that striking quality …

Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine

Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine. When people think of French cuisine, many things come to mind: boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, croque-monsieur, French onion soup, escargots or even crème brûlée. But, if you’ve ever been to a …

Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round

Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round (and especially this festive season). I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like Champagne. It’s bubbly, happy and delicious, the perfect drink for any occasion, whether you are celebrating something or not. …

A to Z of French Food : Letter D : daube

A to Z of French Food : Letter D – Delicious Dishes and Culinary Discoveries

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter D – Delicious Dishes and Culinary Discoveries. French cuisine is world-famous for a reason, and that is because people took the time to experiment with recipes and developed techniques to make them better …