Lyons, France — it is in a way, a way of going back to one’s roots. Lyons is renowned the world over for its gastronomy, witness the international hospitality fair that drew […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Fashion Find: Silk Art Scarves
Made in France : Once Upon a Time in Textiles
Paris, France — It is an engrossing tale, the tale of the French textile industry. From Jean-Baptiste Colbert’s first rules and regulations for dyeing and drapery making in 1669, to industrial espionage […]
Made in France: Uplifting Umbrellas
It’s been raining now for several weeks in France and the rain continues to fall during the French Open and rain during the French Open is almost as classic as the classic […]
Made in France: Chocolate Care from Bernard Cassière
Paris, France — Most people eat chocolate for Easter. But it also turns out that chocolate (read dark chocolate here), filled with iron, magnesium, flavonols, zinc and copper, is excellent at reducing […]
Made in France: The Joy of Jam
Orange jam made with Washington navel oranges from the house of Maison Perrotte. Photo courtesy Maison Perrotte. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Jam has been with us since practically the dawn of […]
Made in France : Triumphant Tablecloths
Hortensias, butterflies, poppies, dahlias, daisies and dragon flies are all making their way to the table offering a festive mealtime outing and a sneak peak into springtime. In a stunning display of […]
It’s Diamonds and Pearls Time
Paris, France —The pearl jewelry of French designer Isabelle Langlois seems to roll out of the waves and the mist of the sea. The French jeweler usually works in precious gemstones but […]
Made in France: Spread Your Wings with Akillis
Paris, France — It is a parade of colors from the Parisian jewelry house of Akillis. Deep greens, London blues and heady purple mark the collection called Spread Your Wings, described by […]
The Glass Menagerie
Made in France Paris, France —Feathers and fur, zebras and crocodiles. A majestic toucan, an emblem of a jungle paradise. René Lalique the great French jewelry and glass and crystal maker was […]
Magnetic Magenta
Paris, France — It is a magnetic color, majestic, but is it purple or pink? Magenta remains one of the most eye-catching shades around. The Parisian jewelry house of Celinni, known for […]
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