Monthly Archives: February 2012

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler… Let the Good Times Roll for Mardi Gras!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Laissez les bons temps rouler… or let the good times roll! That’s the official slogan of Mardi Gras, meaning “fat tuesday” or “fatty/greasy tuesday”. Celebrated in many countries, including the US, France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Sweden and Belgium, Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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“La Bise” the French Tradition of Saying Hello & Goodbye

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

La Bise- the French tradition of saying hello and goodbye! For Valentine’s Day, we thought we should explore “la bise”- the French greeting tradition! “La bise” is a kiss on the cheek between family, friends, and colleagues. How many kisses … Continue reading →

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Today is La Fête de la Chandeleur in France, Celebrate with our Crêpes Suzette!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Today is La Fête de la Chandeleur! The French Catholic holiday, also known as Candlemas or “Hypapante” in Greek, is a feast (mainly of crêpes) to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary after the birth of Jesus. It was … Continue reading →

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First Friday Tours at Petite Provence in Capitola

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Enjoy food snacks and beautiful art by local artist, Marcella Evensen at Petite Provence this Friday! The First Friday Art Tours are a great way to see both local and international artists. Open to the public, local stores showcase different … Continue reading →

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