Simple Parisian Picnic

Pardon my French but Bastille Day is tomorrow!

We are keeping it simple yet très chic with a pretty Parisian picnic.

Magical Meringue Cookies...

and creamy French cheeses...

paired with Rosè and a crusty baguette.

Viva la France and Happy Bastille Day!

The Pardon my French tote is available at select Old Navy stores!

Bon Apetit, a Fun French Lunch

Ooh La La...

In my never ending quest to make lunch more fun, 

(or I might fall asleep making another peanut butter and jelly sandwich)

our culinary adventure has brought us to France...

Invision the school yard picnic table with a view of the Seine 

while nibbling on a baguette sandwich with mini Brie Cheese and sliced apple...

Then feast on "french fries" in true Americanized Parisian style...

(they are baked potato snacks)

and say au devoir to your meal with 

beautiful, sweet macarons...

Bon appétit!

Truth be told -

this cordon bleu quality lunch took one minute to prepare and

I got everything from one quick trip to the supermarket.

Need more lunch ideas?

Check out a Home Run Lunch and a trip to Asia

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Bastille Day Birthday - French Market Favors

When your birthday is on Bastille Day, 

it is only fitting that your luncheon party favors 

evoke all things French!

Meringues

 +

Baguettes

+

a set of fleur de lis gift tags

=

the pièce de ré·sis·tance

just a little something for the

crème de la crème

Joyeux Anniversaire Stephanie!

French Pies for Bastille Day

Some silly fun for Bastille Day on the 14th...

What better way to celebrate France's big day,

than with French Pies?

Pie tins filled with baby Brie and berries...

I say, Let them Eat Pie!
(but in all honesty I may have French Fries too)

Passport to Paris...French "Dip" for Bastille Day

I've got my passport all ready under the Eiffel Tower,

but I unfortunately I will not be in France for Bastille Day...

Instead we will be having

French "Dip" to celebrate...

Light, refreshing and with all French ingredients...

enjoyed with VIP view of the

Eiffel Tower!

Our French Dip

Mix together:

7.5 container Cream Fraiche

1 tsp Herbs de Provence

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 Tablespoons finely chopped shallots

2 Tablespoons chopped chives

1tsp fleur de sel

(or Kosher Salt, I am just trying to be French)

Chill mixture at least 1 hour

top with lemon peel and a few crispy fried shallots

Bon Appetit!

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