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Recipe for Bread Sauce

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

The Dutch girl in me would prefer apple sauce but my husband insists on the very English Bread Sauce!  Enjoy!

Nerissa, Reservations Manager

Ingredients

400g good quality home made white breadcrumbs
500ml milk (full fat)
1/2 onion
4 cloves
2 myrtle leaves
ÂĽ teaspoon mace
25g butter
2 teaspoons double cream
Fresh nutmeg

Steps on Christmas Eve

  1. Put the milk in the pan
  2. Peel the onion and cut the half in half again, stud with the cloves
  3. Add the onion, myrtle leaves and mace to the milk and bring almost to the boil.  Remove from the heat.
  4. Add the bread crumbs and stir in and leave overnight.

Steps for Christmas Day

  1. Add some butter and cream and reheat just before serving
  2. Grate the fresh nutmeg over

Recipe for Italian Christmas Struffoli

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Credits:  Flickr

France reigns queen in the world of desserts and sweet treats, but Italy runs a close second – especially around the Christmas holidays. After a family dinner, out come the traditional desserts, such as panettone, pandoro, torrone and the colorfully decorated struffoli. Fun and tasty, struffoli are an easy Italian holiday recipe to make in your home. Traditionally made in the Naples area in southern Italy, they are one the Christmas sweets I look forward to the most in my adopted home on the Amalfi Coast. Buon natale!

Laura, Paris Perfect Contributing Writer

Ingredients

For a large plate of struffoli

1 – 1 ¼ cups flour
2 eggs
ÂĽ teaspoon salt
Zest from half a lemon
Dash of limoncello or rum
Oil for frying
Approximately 1 cup honey for topping

Additional ingredients (prepare how you and your family will enjoy!):

Candied orange, lemon or citrus rinds, chopped
Nuts, chopped
Candied covered almonds
Sprinkles and candied cherries

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, eggs and limoncello or rum and lemon zest to form a dough. The dough will be stiff, but knead until it forms a smooth round shape. Cover in plastic wrap and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. Slice the dough into about ½ inch pieces and roll out by hand into long ropes. Cut each rope into ¼ inch pieces.
  3. Fry the pieces in hot oil until golden in color, turning frequently to cook evenly. After frying, drain the extra oil from the fried dough balls on paper towels or a rack until cool.
  4. In large pan, heat the honey until hot and mix the struffoli in the honey until coated.
  5. Stir in the optional candied fruit and nuts to your taste.
  6. Pour the honey coated struffoli onto a plate or form into a traditional wreath shape and top with sprinkles and a few candied cherries.

Enjoy!

Credits:  Flickr

Winner of Our Paris Perfect Photo Competition

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Last month we announced a photo contest of your favorite pictures of Paris and the winner receives a basket of gourmet goodies. Thank you for your submissions of gorgeous Paris photos and paintings! The votes are in and here is the winning photograph and other top four selections.

AND THE WINNER IS

It was an impossible choice but the winner by a small margin is Suzette Reed and her Riverbank of the Seine in Fall. People loved the shots of the trees and colors — a timeless moment  of Parisian life, strolling under trees while the season in Paris turns to Autumn.  Congratulations Suzette and we’ll be in touch to send your gift basket!


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The wide bank of the Seine river taken from the right bank, blue sky and beautiful clouds….

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Stephanie Anderson caught Notre Dame on a beautiful sunny morning in spring, with the cherry blossoms in bloom.

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Thank you Renee Tobin for a magnificent view along the Seine at sunset, with the dome of the Hotel de la Monnaie and Eiffel Tower in the distance!

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Erin Hill submitted a charming water color of Notre Dame on the Seine . Click on Erin’s drawings and sketches of Paris, of the French countryside and Milo the Cat in Paris to order prints or greeting cards.

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Many thanks for all of your submissions and we’ll follow up with another photo contest soon!

Paris Happenings in May

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

There is always so much going on in Paris and the month of May is a great time to visit . Lisa Buros, of Your Paris Experience, offered to share a few of the best highlights of this month’s happenings with our readers.

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American Library of Paris

The American Library of Paris offers many fascinating activities, book-signings and lectures to enjoy throughout the year. Consider the excellent ‘An Evening with…’ series, from hearing best-selling authors to book-signings and more.  We’re lucky because the Library is located on rue du General Camou in the 7th and near to many of our Paris Apartment rentals.  The Library has been a focal point for many intellectual and cultural activities for Anglophones in Paris,  since before World War I. In addition the Village Voice offers lectures by esteemed authors.

Galerie Sponté

Galerie Sponté is opening its doors to not only art this month.  On May 9th the fabulous jazz trio Remi Amblard will be playing here.  Advance reservation is required to attend.  www.sponte.fr

Nuit des Musées

Nuits Blance in Paris, museums open all night

Nuits Blance in Paris, museums open all night

A fantastic evening of free museums and monuments in Paris.  The famous Nuit des Musées will occur on May 15th this month.  A wonderful invitation from the City of Light to enjoy art and culture, with most places being free to enter.

A day to celebrate children will be hosted at the Musée Jacquemart-André on May 16th.  There will be many activities hosted, including workshops of plastic art and even a chocolate fountain by Lenôtre.  www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com

Hotel Lutetia Celebrates 100 Years!

Legendary jazz drummer André Ceccarelli on May 21st

Legendary jazz drummer André Ceccarelli on May 21st

Hotel Lutetia is celebrating 100 years with a long list of fabulous offerings this year.  However, a definite highlight will be the concert by legendary jazz drummer André Ceccarelli on May 21st.  www.lutetia-paris.com

Dinner with International Best-Selling Author, Diane Johnson

A fabulous dinner party with an intellectual twist, anyone?  Terrance Gelentner and Chef Diane Anthonissen presents dinner with Diane Johnson, author of the international bestseller, Le Divorce, on May 23rd. Reservation enquiries can be sent to:  Terrance@paris-expat.com

Evening of Classical Music at Musée Marmottan

An evening of classical music in the setting of the magical Musée Marmottan is sure to enchant you on May 25th.  www.marmottan.com

Fashion and High Tea at the Hotel Bristol

An afternoon of tea and fashion can never be a bad thing.  The Hotel Bristol is hosting a Fashion and High Tea, featuring Escada, on May 29th at 3:00pm.  www.lebristolparis.com

The list is long and varied with Paris events this month.  If you would like the complete listing of what is happening this month in Paris, or if you would like assistance with planning the finer details of a trip to the City of Light, please email Lisa at:  Lisa@YourParisExperience.com

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Paris

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The Perfect Way to Say “Je T’Aime!”

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Whether you’re walking hand in hand along the Seine, exploring the intimate cobbled streets of Montmartre or warming up next to your loved one in a cozy café with a vin chaud, Paris is a city of romance and love. A stay in one of our romantic Paris Perfect apartments is sure to bring you lasting memories this Valentine’s Day!

We still have a few romantic apartments still open for Valentine’s week, and we are happy to share some exciting incentives to book your Romantic Getaway in Paris! As part of our Valentine’s Day Package, we’re offering you and your loved one the chance to stay in one of our romantic one-bedroom Paris Perfect apartments with extraordinary Eiffel Tower views! Our special rates for Valentine’s week start at only €195/ night* (regular price €300/ night) and are based on a minimum stay of one week.

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To make your stay in Paris extra special, our Valentine’s Day Package also includes:

• A bottle of chilled Champagne awaiting you on arrival
• Welcome basket with assorted goodies
• A box of French macarons by award-winning chocolatier Gregory Renard
• Two complementary tickets for a romantic boat cruise down the river Seine
• Special discounted price of €50 each for a one hour couple’s massage in your Paris apartment.

As with all of our Special Occasions packages, we are also happy to recommend additional services for private chefs, private shoppers, private tours, personalized event planning and beauty salon treatments. Just let us know and we can help you design your perfect Valentine’s Day in Paris!

Sweet Treats for Your Loved One

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If you’re in Paris for Valentine’s week or any special occasion, we have discovered a unique way to say “I Love You!” Master chocolatier, Gregory Renard, located on the charming rue St. Dominique in the 7th arrondissement, has offered to personalize your “Je t’aime” message on one of his superb bars of chocolate. For a delightful French treat, consider one of Gregory’s special 15 inch macarons in the flavor of your choice featuring your special message, gift-wrapped and ready for you to deliver personally the next day. This is one Valentine’s Day treat you and your loved one will not soon forget!

The Most Romantic Apartments in Paris

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Many of our apartments are located in the 7th arrondissment just a pleasant stroll from the Eiffel Tower. Imagine watching the nightly light show on La Grande Dame while enjoying a romantic dinner in the comfort of your Paris Perfect apartment—pure magic! Our apartments are located in the heart of Paris, with fine restaurants and charming cafés just around the corner. Head out for an evening on the town and enjoy dinner, a cabaret show or the theater, or enjoy our complementary boat cruise down the Seine. Romance is in the air as the beautiful sites of Paris glide by!

Paris Perfect’s luxury Paris vacation rentals offer our guests privacy and comfort in gorgeous apartments. Our handpicked apartments are known for their enviable locations, marvelous views and fine dĂ©cor. Many of our apartments have spectacular Eiffel Tower views and all are conveniently located near Paris landmarks, top designer boutiques, the Seine River and the best cafes, restaurants and attractions Paris has to offer.

Valentine’s Day in the City of Lights

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See our Valentine’s Day Package for more details and information on planning an unforgettable Valentine’s Day with Paris Perfect. The romance of Paris awaits you!

* The sale offers are for a limited time only and are subject to availability. Quoted prices for January 3 – March 12, 2010. Prices in US Dollars: $289/night or $2,203/week (regular price of $435/night). Contact parisperfect.com for sale prices on all apartments for all seasons.

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