Tag: Paris

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August 14, 2020

By Peg Kern

6 Sites Not to Miss in Paris: Culinary Tours of Paris with TIK

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips, Travel Videos

Paris is one of our favorite destinations, and we've written before about our favorite things to see in Paris, as well as about our favorite neighborhoods and favorite memories. Did you know that our Paris culinary tours and cooking vacations are also cultural vacations? Some of the itineraries include tours of local sites, and all of them include free time to explore sites on your own. Plus, we can add… Read
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March 4, 2017

By Peg Kern

10 Best Paris Neighborhoods: Top Districts to Visit and Explore

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

What could be better than a tour through our favorite Paris neighborhoods? I've stayed many Paris neighborhoods, and the fact is, I've loved them all. You can visit many of our favorite Paris districts on our cooking vacations in Paris. Each street has something new to offer, each Paris arrondissement offers some gem to explore. That doesn't mean you can throw a dart at a map and pick where to… Read
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February 28, 2017

By Peg Kern

Travel Tips: Arriving in Paris

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

I have to be perfectly honest and say that Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris is not my favorite airport to fly into or out of - and even worse is trying to make a connection through it. It's too large, and frankly I've missed too many connections there. But there are two things I like about it that pretty much cancel out all the rest. One, it's the easiest… Read
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May 13, 2016

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

Our Favorite Places to See in Paris

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips, Travel Videos

Ask just about anyone at The International Kitchen, and we'll tell you that one of our favorite cities is Paris. It's not just that it's a great place for a culinary tour and cooking classes featuring French cuisine. And it's not just that there's so much to see and do (and eat!). But there's a certain magic to this city wherever you go. Here are just a few of our… Read
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September 1, 2014

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

A Brioche Recipe from France: Cooking Vacations in France with TIK

Filed Under  Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes

In France, brioche is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed during breakfast, or as a snack or dessert. It’s so versatile that some even call it a pastry due to its high egg and butter content, as well as ingredients like sugar. At the same time, brioche can also be found in savory French dishes as well. No matter how you serve it though, light and puffy brioche is… Read
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November 15, 2013

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

A Cooking Class With Chef Reine Sammut in Provence

Filed Under  Destination Features, What's Up at TIK

In late October, I traveled to Provence for the annual PTC tradeshow. It was a chance to meet with suppliers we've worked with for years as well as make connections with possible new partners throughout France. Afterwards, we took a whirlwind trip throughout France, and I was fortunate enough to stop in Cadenet, France to see Chef Reine Sammut and her stunning property. The best part of all? Along with… Read
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