Paris In New York

French Institute - Many interesting events in October

Among others, I would recommend:

. the Cross Cultural Workshop : Interesting in moving to France ? How to assimilate quickly...

Mondays, 6–9pm 
October 5 and November 2: Vivre en France / Living in France 
October 19 and November 16: Travailler en France / Working in France

. Theatrical event :

Fabrice Luchini : "Le Point sur Robert"

Wednesday & Thursday, October 7 & 8, 2009 at 8pm
Florence Gould Hall

The French actor, winner of multiple Cesar Awards, will also present the movie The Discreet. 

Tue, Oct 6

. For the kids:

Cook in French (5-11yrs)- Sat, Oct 3

Bookmaking (4-6yrs)- Sat, Oct 10

Bookmaking (7-10yrs)- Sat,Oct 10

L'Heure du Conte - Thu, Oct 1 (3-6yrs): storytime program with French stories and songs

A Petits Pas Story Hour (2-3yrs) - Thur,Oct 8 : French stories for toddlers

Cine-club des Frimousses (3-8yrs) - Thur, Oct 8 ; french movie club

More Info, go to www.fiaf.org

Il etait une fois...Sophie La Girafe

One of the most famous toys in France is available now at Albee (@Amsterdam and 95th)

Soft, light, easy to grasp, Sophie La Girafe has been a legendary success with millions units sold in Europe since 1961. Babies loves her bumpy and cute head to sooth their teething gum.

Handmade in the French Alps with the phthalate-free rubber, Sophie La Girafe is one of those iconic objects for most of the French parents.

You can also find it at www.amazon.com

Holidays Gifts with a French Flair- Le Marché de Noël

Shop and meet French people at Le Marché de Noël.

Tomorrow Friday 12th and Saturday 13rd, Accueil New York, a French Association, organizes  a traditional Christmas market for the French expatriates.

Don't miss the hand-made fabrics and apparels from Louda Collection. They are used by some of the most prestigious Parisian fashion houses.

10% of sales will be benefit the Entraide Francaise, whose mission is to provide support to French visitors or residents in difficulties

Location:

@louda Popova and Gilles Larrain

95 Grand Street 

Cash only

Holidays - Idees Cadeaux - French Songs for children

The Lycee Francais de New York gathered music and lyrics of 65 favorite French children's songs in a book and CD.

Jacques Letalon, music teacher at the nursery level, sings with his students some of the classic songs that every student knows and loves : Freres Jacques, le Pont d'Avignon, Au feu les Pompiers, La Barbichette, Pomme de Reinette, Une Souris Verte, Promenons-nous dans les Bois, Jean Petit qui Danse, Gentil Coquelicot and many more !

Amazing illustrations by Otto Steininger

Vive la Musique !

$20 (without shipping)

Contact the Development Office at LFNY : 212-369-1400 or PNY at parisinnewyork@mac.com

No more insipid jars for babies and toddlers...

Making your own food for your babies and toddlers is often a brainer. Then jars often become the easy way !!! But no adults would eat those...for sure !

Since I discover the Beaba Babycook, my life is so much easier. It takes about 20mn to prepare, cook, mix and clean the mini-robot.

Designed in France, the Babycook is multitask. Steamer, blender, reheater and defroster, it prepares fresh and  healthy meals. Vitamins and flavor are preserve with the steaming process. Fast and easy to use, that's what I like about it.

To learn more, you can watch the video at http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku5279732/index.cfm

$149.95 at Williams-Sonoma

You can also get the recipe book to help you find new ideas.

If you read French, another site full of recipes for baby meals is at www.bledina.com/fr/recettes_mamans

You can select the type of meals according to the age of your kids. Here is an exemple:

Gigot d'Agneau aux légumes variés
Blédina recommande cette recette à partir de 12 mois.
Ingrédients
courgettes	55g
tomates	40g
carottes	55g
pommes de terre	30g
agneau (ex gigot)	20g
Préparation
Cuisson au cuit-vapeur pendant 35 minutes. Préparation du gigot comme pour les adultes. Ensuite, mixer la totalité avec une noix de beurre.

Summer Fun in French for Kids and Teens at the FIAF

Le carnaval des animaux

Age 5-11

Age groups: 5-6,7-8 or 9-11

Bilingual groups available as well

In the Summer Fun in French program, children are immersed in the French Language through workshops and activities designed to both educate and entertain. Through this year's theme, Le Carnaval des Animaux,  they will enter a world of discoveries, curiosities, and questions, while learning how to observe, describe, and respect nature.

In one-week, two-weeks or three-weeks sessions, children will participate in art, theatre and culinary workshop, play games and sports, and take filed trips around the city, while integrating the theme of Le Carnaval des Animaux

French Institute Alliance Française 22 East 60th Street, NYC

Contact Guitty Roustai  646 388 6605 groustai@fiaf.org

Villa for Rent in the Hamptons - August - Amazing views

Located in Hampton Bays on the Great Peconic, this house has 6 bedrooms (with one as a playroom), and 5,5 baths (Master Bathroom overlooking the beach). Very private location by the beach with exceptional views. Available for the whole month of August 2008. Wonderful for one or two families.

One hour and half far from the city, a two minute drive into town and ten minutes from Southampton.

To get more info, contact us directly at parisinnewyork@mac.com

           

Pique-Nique at Central Park : Pizza delivery to your blanket...

This has nothing to do with Parisian or French habits, but I found the idea pretty convenient for an improvised Picnic this week-end. Place order with Slice (212-249-4353 or sliceperfect.com), then meet delivery guys at 72nd St., at Fifth Ave., or at Sheep’s Meadow, 66th-69th Sts., near beach volleyball court entrance.

Mother's Day: Offer her a Lunch prepared by a Chef and delivered to your home

Dont know yet what to offer to your mother or your wife for Mother's Day ?

Call quickly Cuis'In. Chef Eric Delalande will cook a Special Menu for your family and Cuis'In will deliver it to your house ready to be warmed up and served on Sunday between 8 and 11.30 am.

Appetizer :

Tomato Confites, Artichoke Heart and Pan seared Scallop Thin Tart

Choice of Main Course:

Veal Medallion, Mushroom sauce and mixed baby vegetables
-or-
Roasted Half Lobster, Tarragon butter, Tomato Concassee and Asparagus

Dessert :

Individual Strawberry Tiramisu

$140/person

Also you can get :

. 3 private cooking classes at your home with Chef Eric Delalande - $320

. The perfect gift for a Romantic dinner for two : Chef Eric Delalande will come and cook at your home an exclusive dinner for two - $450

. Dinner for 2 delivered anytime, ready to warm up - $220

To order, call at 646-468-6159
info@nycuisin.com
www.nycuisin.com

Marilyn Tov: Airy clothes for romantic kids.....

Marilyn Tov's designs draw inspiration from her native Paris and her East Asian heritage. Her vision is to "bring high-quality fabrics together with sophisticated designs to create easy-to-wear children's clothing that reflects the romance and poetry of her childhood in the City of Light".

Airy and easy-to-wear clothes designed in delicate Jerseys, cottons and knits with flattering cosmetic tones. Breezy white dresses, silkscreened tees and cotton toile tops..a classic, romantic French sensibility with the influence of her East Asian heritage. Tov lives in New York, where her voile cotton-and-jersey ensembles are manufactured.

You can find her clothes at ABC Carpet and Home
888 broadway
New York, NY 10003

or contact her directly at 917-293-3482
infos@marilyntov.com

www.marilyntov.com

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