Christmas Shopping in Paris at Galeries Lafayette & Printemps
December 12th, 2011Two of the must-see places during this time are les grands magasins –Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Beyond the unbelievable decor, they are also two of the best places for Christmas shopping in Paris. ... Read More
Restaurants Open in Paris for Christmas and New Year Dining
December 7th, 2011If you’re looking for a truly spectacular meal for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, then be sure to give one of Paris’ best restaurants a call to reserve your table. ... Read More
Stuffing for the Christmas Turkey
December 16th, 2010Ingredients 500g sausage meat 100g speck 100g chestnuts 100g cubed apple or cranberries (halved) or both Steps Mix the ingredients together Put in serving dish in the oven until cooked through (time will depend on whether you have potatoes in the oven). Alternatively form into little balls of stuffing and place around the ham while ... Read More
Nerissa’s Christmas Traditions & Recipes
December 16th, 2010Our Reservations Manager, Nerissa, shares some wonderful traditions and recipes that were influenced by her Dutch upbringing and her time spent living in London with her family. ... Read More
Recipe for Italian Christmas Struffoli
December 15th, 2010Our wonderful guest writer, Laura, shares her recipe for Christmas struffoli, a fun and tasty Italian holiday sweet that is sure to be a hit with your guests. ... Read More
Recipe for Taai Taai (Traditional Dutch Cookie)
December 14th, 2010Taai Taai is a traditional cookie that is eaten during the Sinterklass, the most beloved of all Dutch holidays and traditions. They’re very tough to chew so be careful of loose teeth! ... Read More
Christmas & New Year’s Eve Menus at the Shangri-La in Paris
December 7th, 2010New Year’s Eve Menu L’ABEILLE MENU – 700€ excluding beverages SEA URCHIN FROM BRITTANY Spiced jelly, Tahiti vanilla and peppermint OSCETRA CAVIAR Oyster cream with horseradish and chervil juice SPIDER CRAB Sea rocket salad and cockle juice CHESTNUT Creamy and crispy, black truffle, smooth parsnip butter PAN-FRIED WILD SEA SCALLOPS FROM QUIBERON Medjool dates, lemongrass ... Read More
Recipe for Gingerbread Loaf
November 18th, 2010It’s the holiday season and I love the spicy smell of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves throughout the house. Here’s an easy French recipe for gingerbread, meant for the Chicken with Gingerbread Crust and Mustard recipe. ... Read More
