With Christmas approaching and New Year's just around the corner, we are heading into a very busy week of shopping, family gatherings, and many, many indulgences. In fact, all of these indulgences - a little wine, a few cookies, and and extra helpings of mashed potatoes - can add up to 7 to 10 Continue reading
3 December 2009 
Swiss Apple May Reduce Wrinkles and Giveaway Preview
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Hey Bistro Chic Readers! Be sure to stop by on Monday, December 7 for details about my first ever giveaway...a special holiday giveaway from Crabtree & Evelyn! In honor of the giveaway, I thought I'd share some news about a fellow apple... Have you heard? A Swiss apple a day, may keep the Continue reading
19 November 2009 
To Paris With Love and Without My Trousers
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Paris may be known for high fashion, but, if you're a woman, don't get caught with your pants on, in the French capital. Strange but true, the Telegraph reports that an age-old Parisian law, instated over 200 years ago, actually bans women from dressing like men, ie. wearing pants or Continue reading
Check out this Exotic Giveaway!
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Hey All! If you're up for some organic, and rather exotic food, check out the giveaway at Running With Cake! I promise there is chocolate involved! Ciao Continue reading
9 November 2009 
Bistro Chic Has Returned!
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Bonjour Friends! Did you miss me? I sure missed all of you! I was so used to writing for Bistro Chic, first daily, then weekly. So, when this pattern is abruptly changed - by choice of course - it's such a weird feeling. Regarding my hiatus, I would love to say that I was jet-setting all around Continue reading
Bistro Chic Hiatus!
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Hey All! I am taking a Bistro Chic hiatus! I have huge projects to tackle at work - yes, I have a real job! So I'm focusing all (or most) of my energy on that. In the meantime, you're all welcome to follow my daily musings posted on my alter ego blog - Running With Cake. See you all in November - Continue reading
24 September 2009 
A Taste of Europe with Williams Sonoma
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Want to add a little European flair to your dinner table? Williams Sonoma's new European-inspired serveware will take you around the world without leaving your home! No doubt inspired by the popular new film, Julie & Julia, Williams Sonoma launched a new French line this year that is sure to Continue reading
21 September 2009 
New Book Reveals 'What French Women Know'
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What Do French Women Know That We Don't? For decades, American women have wondered how French women can stay thin, sexy, and so incredibly chic with unbelievable ease. Now, a tell-all book by author Debra Olivier reveals these French secrets in one tasty read! According to Olivier, it's not how Continue reading
8 September 2009 
New French Business Book By Mireille Guiliano!
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For all of you who haven't heard, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don't Get Fat, has a brand new book coming out!! The book, called Women, Work, & the Art of Savoir Faire, will be available on October 13, just 5 weeks away! I have read French Women Don't Get Fat, at least twice, Continue reading
Labor Day Posting…
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Bonjour everyone and Happy Labor Day! This will not be my normal post, I'll save that for Tuesday instead, but wanted to let you know that I just bought a new French cookie that tastes fantastic. Check back tomorrow for a photo and more details. Have a wonderful Labor Day! Continue reading
3 September 2009 
French Are Adopting American Food Habits
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With the recent popularity of French-themed books and movies, such as French Women Don't Get Fat, French Women Don't Sleep Alone, and the newly released Julie & Julia, Americans are becoming more and more curious about French traditions, French culture, French food, and French fashion. Now, in Continue reading
5 January 2009 
Bonjour Bistro Chic!
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Have you ever had an obsession with wanting to visit or learn more about a particular country or cultural lifestyle? For the last few years, I have become increasingly enamored with European cultures, primarily the French culture, but Spain and Britain have also charmed me. I first became interested Continue reading
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