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By: Saira Malhotra

In recent years, there has been a great push for companies to turn BPA free. This week, the Deutsche Welle published an article on how France is upping the ante and taking more drastic measures.

BPA, Bisphenol-A, is a chemical product and is used in the production of plastic and resins since the 1960′s. The chemical can be found in many household products, such as the inside lining of canned food and sodas, plastic bottles, paper used for cash registers to generate receipts, water supply lines and kids electronic toys. Read More

If you’re looking for a great movie to rent this weekend, look no further than Paris is Burning, Read More

One of the best parts of Spring‘s long evenings is the chance to sit outside after a long day of work. Plan for a fun evening picnic with a nice bottle of Merlot and a chunk of Cantalet, a fantastic French cheddar-style cheese. Read More

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By Julia Burgi

Easter, technically, is the Christian holiday celebrating the rebirth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It has been around for thousands of years and coincides with the rebirth of life in the Northern hemisphere, spring! This holiday is not only religious, but a time of cultural celebration as well. Every country, even region, has its own Easter traditions! Read More

When in Flanders, eat as the Flemish do. Read More

Bead throwing, and wild parties: Mardi Gras is an occasion for unabashed celebration before Lent. Celebrated in many French speaking nations, Mardi Gras gives revelers a chance to blow off steam Read More

Very Old World wines are an alternative to French, Spanish and Italian wines. Read More

Become a fan of Street Food here.

On some days the perfect Paris meal is not raclette and steak au poivre in a fancy restaurant, but just a hunk of bread, a lump of cheese and a box of berries. I buy my fixings at Read More

I’m always excited to hear about chefs helping their communities. World famous chef Alain Ducasse is helping North African women in Paris take a professional cooking course with the promise of a Read More