Documentary: Battle At Versailles – The Competition that Shook the Fashion Industry
On November 28th, 1973, social elites gathered for a showdown between French and American designers in the Palace of Versailles.
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Roasted Turbotin with sauce beurre blanc Nantais
Beurre blanc is a light creamy sauce from the Loire Valley made almost entirely from butter. Beurre blanc Nantais is exactly the same sauce with the addition of a few tablespoons of cream.
Tribute to Leonard L. Silverstein, Founder of the French-American Cultural Foundation
Today marks three years since the passing of Leonard L. Silverstein, founder of the French-American Cultural Foundation. The following tribute was written by Kimberley Heatherington.
Virtual Versailles
While it may be a while before most of us can visit the Palace of Versailles in person, fortunately there are many ways to virtually visit and experience this historic property.
Pâte Brisée – Short Crust Pastry
In France, this is the classic savory tart crust — great for quiche, pies and tarts.
Jim Bittermann
Jim Bittermann is CNN’s Senior International Correspondent based in Paris.
Virtual tour of La Défense
La Défense is a business district in Paris that is named after a statue of the same name by Louis-Ernest Barrias. The striking glass and steel structures of this neighborhood are some of the tallest buildings in Paris.
Studio Tour with Georgia Russell – Women to Watch 2020
Artist Georgia Russell gives a tour of her studio and discusses her work with paper for “Paper Routes – Women to Watch 2020” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
Best Wishes for 2021
Nous espérons que cette nouvelle année vous apportera bonheur, santé et succès.
Best Wishes for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season
Inspired by “Cur Non,” and not allowing grass to grow under the feet of our French-American team, we have followed the code of “Improvise, Adapt and Overcome.”