French night "French Flair 2012"

For the ones who wonder what is a French party. I encourage you to join the French community.

The event will take place Tuesday Nov. 13 at Royale. It is an evening showcasing French savoir-faire and joie de vivre… where glamour meets innovation…. and professionals sip champagne with fashionistas. 

The evening is a mix of social mingling and business networking. Festivities include a general admission cocktail reception showcasing savory bites prepared by Master Chef Jacky Robert from Petit Robert Bistro and Chef Nicholas Calias from Brasserie Jo, silent and live auctions featuring fabulous prizes including a week-long stay in a luxurious pied-à-terre in Paris, a live fashion show with designs by Basiques, music by DJ Jean-Michel and numerous other attractions.

For more information you can click on the following link: http://frenchflair2012.com/?fb_action_ids=522440867767138&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

FRENCH 75

French 75

As French we love food, it is no surprising that we also enjoy drinks, especially cocktails. Here is one of the favorite French cocktail. It is bubbly very tasty and refreshing.
For the history, this cocktail has been around since before World War II. French soldiers have been drinking it for decades. It was created in 1915 in the Paris landmark, Harry’s Bar, by barman Harry MacElhone, and it is said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun.
So lets do it !

What we need :

1 oz gin
A squeeze of lime
1 teaspoon fine sugar 
Champagne  or sparkling wine
Ice
Shaker 

Instructions :

Shake well with cracked ice in a chilled cocktail shaker, then strain into a  glass half-full of cracked ice and top off with champagne

Enjoy !!!!!! Drink responsibly!!

Croque Monsieur

“Croque Monsieur”

It is a quick snack easy to make and very tasty. It is a popular appetizer in French cafés and bistros. It is one of my favorite dishes. 

What you need for 3 croques monsieur:

6 slices of white bread

6 slices of Virginia ham

6 slices of swiss cheese

1 cup of shredded swiss cheese

1 stick of butter

Step 1: Preheat oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the butter on every slice of bread.

Step 2: Add 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of swiss cheese.

Step 3: Top with the 3 others slices of bread. On top of each croque monsieur add the shredded swiss cheese. 

Step 4: Bake  for 10/12minutes until the cheese melts.  

"Et voilà !"Bon appetit!!!!