Cosy Winter Treats Guide

Cosy Winter Treats Guide: Comfort Food and Drinks from Europe

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about Cosy Winter Treats Guide: Comfort Food and Drinks from Europe When the frost begins to bite, and the daylight fades into a soft, amber glow, our natural instinct pulls us toward comfort. Winter invites us to slow down, swap the rush of summer for the …

Top National Parks to Propose In for an Unforgettable Engagement

Top National Parks to Propose In for an Unforgettable Engagement

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this feature about The Top National Parks to Propose In for an Unforgettable Engagement. Choosing the right place to propose is a big decision, and nature can offer some of the most stunning and intimate settings. For couples who love travel, the outdoors, or simply the idea of …

Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe

Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing the famous Galette des Rois Tradition and Recipe.  You may have heard of the “Galette des Rois“, the delicious pastry served each year for Epiphany when one lucky person gets the “fève“. But what exactly is it? You may know …

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 …

Duck à l’Orange Recipe

Duck à l’Orange Recipe: A Classic French Dish

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 …

How to Slow Down during the Busy Season

How to Slow Down during the Busy Season: The Art of a Peaceful Winter

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 …