French-Inspired Style, Beauty & Living
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 …
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 …
Coffee in Paris is experienced differently. People don’t rush around with a paper cup on the way to work; they sit on a terrace and enjoy a quiet start to their day. And yet, the French capital has never had a strong reputation for great coffee. Hear me out. Paris is famous for its café …
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 …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our guide to the 10 Best Places for Winter Sun, by Senior Editor, Hannah REES. As the weather turns colder and the rain seems to become a permanent feature of the landscape, many wish to leave the winter for another taste of summer. This is especially true in …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing the famous Duck à l’Orange: A Classic French Recipe. 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 there is another dish that is seen …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to Slow Down during the Busy Season: The Art of a Peaceful Winter. The end of the year brings with it a lot of stress and anxiety, with projects ending at work, family arriving for the holidays, presents to buy for the kids, and …