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Joyeux Noël: The Strasbourg Christmas Markets Are in Full Swing

December 4, 2014 by anc49

If you’re someone whose favorite holiday is Christmas and you want to study abroad in France, Strasbourg is the ultimate place for you! Boasting the oldest—and most elaborate— Christmas market in Europe (since 1570!), this city has rightfully earned its title of “Christmas capital.” From gingerbread to ornaments, the breathtaking marché leaves every visitor like a kid on Christmas Eve. There are several different locations in the city center that host their own markets (each specializing in different things), and each […]

Categories: The Cultured Cosmopolitan • Tags: abroad, christmas, christmas market, christmas tree, december, europe, france, mulled wine, place kleber, strasbourg, study abroad, vin chaud, wine

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A Brief Journey in French Cuisine

November 12, 2014 by anc49

When people think of French cuisine, several ingredients come to mind: bread, butter, sugar, meat. Several dishes also come to mind: quiches, crêpes, ratatouille, casseroles au gratin, cheese platters. And thanks to my study abroad experience, I can verify that these gastronomic generalizations are apparent in everyday French life. Why yes, the French do eat all of these wonderful, scrumptious things, and they eat them often—but in small portions. The idea we have in our minds of the French methodically eating […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: alsace, baguette, beignet, boulangerie, cafe au lait, camembert, cheese, coffee, creme brulee, croissant, croix a la canelle, eclair, espresso, france, millefeuille, pastry, patisserie, port salut, prosciutto, quiche, ratatouille, riesling, senorita, spain, strasbourg, study abroad, tarte flambee, vin bourru, white wine, wine

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The Sassy Guide to French Skincare Gems

November 4, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Hello all! Yes, I know—it’s been ages since I last posted and I’m sure you thought Sass and the City disappeared for good. But fear not! I’m back and sassy as ever. I’ve been trying to juggle all seven of my French classes, in addition to my weekend travels and Modern Family binging. I’ll delve into all of that soon in future blog posts, but right now I’m going to review my favorite French beauty products. Any skincare enthusiast understands that France is […]

Categories: The Blooming Beautician • Tags: acne, avene, biafine, bioderma, cleansing milk, collosol, embryolisse, france, homeoplasmine, makeup, makeup remover, modern family, pharmacy, rose water, sanoflore, skincare, strasbourg, study abroad, thermal spring water, topicrem, wipes

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Sanoflore: A French Treasure Trove of Skin Care

October 9, 2014 by anc49

Photo via It’s been a little while since I last blogged, but it’s for a good reason. I’ve been busy trying out world-renowned French skincare products so I could tell you all about it! Among studying and other academic activities, of course… Half of “study abroad” is “study,” after all… Anyway, before I left for France one of my editors told me to check out Sanoflore’s rose water while abroad. I’d blindly follow any of her skincare recs, so it’s […]

Categories: The Blooming Beautician • Tags: acne, cleanser, france, french, olay, rose water, sanoflore, skincare, spray, strasbourg, study abroad, toner