Nougat–like anchovies and licorice–is one of those foods that people either love or hate. (What is nougat? Think of the chewy part of a Snickers that makes you thirsty.) So, when my friend recommended Vadeboncoeur, an artisanal French nougat handmade by a handsome young Frenchman in Vermont, I figured it was time to give it a try…
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PARISIENNE is the essence of a woman who knows how to love and how to live. At the heart of YSL’s DNA is the empowerment of women, and true to this we believe that any woman, anywhere, can adopt the values of being a PARISIENNE. To celebrate the launch of PARISIENNE, and to encourage women to find their “inner PARISIENNE”, we have created www.ExperienceParisienne.com, where the essence of a woman and her PARISIENNE experience is shared with other women.
In this spirit, YSL is sending five renowned bloggers on a journey around the country to discover and reveal their very own PARISIENNE experiences in New York City, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Plane Snack: Nougat (Do You Love It Or Hate It?)
How To Make Your Hotel Room Feel Like France? Add Lavender Soap and a Champagne-Inspired Candle
While in Los Angeles, I wanted to give my hotel room some French touches, so I went to Fresh, one of my favorite beauty stores. (Seriously, their packaging alone is worth a trip.) I picked up a coriander-lavender soap, which reminded me of Provence’s fragrant lavender fields. I also discovered a lovely Citron de Vigne candle, which, inspired by the Champagne region, smelled just like earthy soil, clean air and boxes of sweet grapes. Voila! Now my sleek L.A. hotel room had a bit of the French countryside, as well. xo
(Photo by Anna Wolf)
A French Airplane Picnic
Julia Child said that, instead of airplane food, she’d rather eat a peanut butter-honey sandwich; and I couldn’t agree more. Airplane food is terrible and makes you feel even worse. So, these days, whenever I take a long flight, I always pack a little plane picnic.
For our flight from New York to Miami, I brought along:
* Chabichou. At my neighborhood cheese shop, I had requested a not-too-stinky cheese (I didn’t want my seat mates to hate me), and they gave me this mini tower of goat cheese with a soft rind and bloomy flavor.
* Crusty French bread.
* And, of course, a half bottle of red wine from the flight attendants to wash it all down.
So much better than stale peanuts!
(Photo by Anna Wolf)
