If you like French markets and Paris you'll love...

Marjorie Williams, co-author of Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition, comes to the French Cultural Center, Boston to present a fresh way of experiencing Paris: through its markets.

Highlighting food, flea, antique and hobbyist markets throughout the city, Williams will explore these sites as a unique way to immerse oneself in the local culture, explore diverse arrondissements and discover ethnic cultures. Step off the beaten path of typical sites and uncover Paris in a whole new light!

The talk will be followed by a wine reception. Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition will be available for sale at the event.

Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The French Cultural Center
Map/Directions

Member Price: $7.00  Non-Member Price: $10.00
RSVP Required (call 617-912-0400)
This event is presented in English.

Cara Black Events

I love a good mystery. I love books set in Paris (bien sûr!). Of course, I love Cara Black's novels - combining two of my favorite reads into one. Black writes the bestselling series Aimée Leduc Investigations set in the different arrondissements of Paris. 

For her 12th book she has penned Murder at Lanterne Rouge, filled with Templars, secret medieval guilds, Chinatown sweatshops and botched affairs of the heart. Black is on a speaking tour - try to catch her at one of these upcoming talks-

April 14-15 MURDER 203 Conference Easton CT

April 15 4PM Westport Library 20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880
(203) 291-4840

April 16 6PM National Arts Club Le Cocktail Francaise 15 Gramercy
Park Sout NY 10003-1796 (212) 475-3424

April 17 2PM Fairfield Library 1080 Old Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824 203-256-3155, 6:30PM The Mysterious Bookshop 58 Warren St NW NYC  (212) 587-1011

April 18 @5PM University Club One West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Tel: 212-247-2100 NYC

or visit her website to see all of her engagements.

Bal de l'Absinthe

La Belle Époque is back! The French Cultural Center in Boston is conjuring up the optimism and aesthetic of Belle Époque Paris with a modern twist! The evening will include cocktails, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, art on display, a silent auction, and, of course, a little edge.

Sip on drinks donated by sponsor Kübler absinthe and bid on silent auction items, such as a Swiss travel package, an absinthe kit, complete with a glass fountain, and framed original prints.

Saturday, April 28, 2012
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 
French Cultural Center, Boston
 
Tickets for the evening are $130 for a single ticket or $250 for two.


Proceeds from the Bal will support the French Cultural Center’s cultural programming throughout the year, as well as their after-school French language instruction program in Boston and Cambridge public schools. 

To buy tickets click here.

Poisson d'Avril

What did you do this first of April?

20% Off All In-stock Gourmet Food and Giveaway!

Enjoy savings of 20% off on all our in-stock gourmet food items. Choose from Herbes de Provence, French Bon Bons, artisan Olive Oil from Provence, Dijon mustards and more.

Offer expires April 8 or while they last!

Enter our giveaway for a free tin of Edmond Fallot Mustard...just leave a comment on this post - it's that simple! Drawing to be held April 9th - so check back and see if you are a winner! Can't wait that long for a tin of authentic French mustard? Buy it here...

Welcome Beauvillé!

It was in Alsace, France that the great history of textile art was written. Today, Beauvillé, from the Alsace region of France, carries on the traditions of fine textile printing with its luxurious table linens for the home. We are proud to carry the Beauvillé line of fine linens. 

These table linens and kitchen towels are easy to care for and make a great gift. Tea Towels from $22 and Table Linens from $39. Made in France - Machine Washable.

 

Sweet!

To get a quick French fix....

...head to Quebec City! I had the pleasure of fantastic company for a quick trip to Quebec last weekend. It is only about 8 hours away by car from Boston making it a doable long weekend getaway. It was seasonably cold but not unbearably so, it was snowing - which was fun to walk through since we have had no snow this winter and très, très French!

Travel the world in one day!

Pillivuyt Pâtisserie - a delicious addition!

Introducing Pillivuyt Pâtisserie 

Pillivuyt has been producing porcelain since 1818 but with the introduction of the new award -winning porcelain recipe Pillenium, it is now possible to create thinner, more delicate shapes that are just as durable as their original formula. You can even make extra portions of a recipe, freeze it in your Pillivuyt dish and bring it directly from your freezer to the oven or microwave.

All Pillivuyt will withstand temperatures from -25 to 650 degrees Farenheit. Pillivuyt's non-porous glaze creates a virtually non-stick surface that is hard enough to withstand the use of sharp knives and other metal utensils, allowing you to cut your pastries right in the baker. In these elegant dishes, you can bring your creations directly from the oven to the table. As wilth all Pillivuuyt porcelain, everything is dishwasher-safe and the glaze keeps the dishes looking sparkling white for year.

Your brioche and tarts will thank you! Shop here for all the new and classic styles of Pillivuyt!