ATOP Macarons at Up Inspired Kitchen

On May 14, 2019May 13, 2019 By Lorie FangioIn A Taste of Paris, Be Inspired, TasteLeave a comment

Hey you guys! Come see me at UP Inspired Kitchen, this Thursday from 9:00-1:00 and enjoy one of my fresh macarons on us! I’ll be on hand to demonstrate this magnificent French treat!

If it’s not already, UP will be one of your new favorite places!

The breakfast AND lunch menu is full of clean, honestly sourced foods that makes you feel great. UP Inspired Kitchen is a on a mission to inspire you to feel your best, so you can BE your best!

Experiencing new cultures and traveling with friends is one of the best ways to Live UP!

We’ll take your taste buds on a Parisian culinary adventure without even having to pack your suitcase. So stop by UP Inspired Kitchen on Thursday for a French macaron, stay for some coffee and enter to win some French treats!

AND Learn more about my exclusive excursions to France!

There is NO Such Thing as TOO Many Bubbles!

On May 8, 2019May 7, 2019 By Lorie FangioIn A Taste of Paris, Be Inspired, DiscoverLeave a comment

I ask you…is there any such thing as too many bubbles?

I hear a resounding NO in my head, is that YOU?

This is Mary who led us in a wonderful class on the effervescent world of French Champagne.

We tasted lots of champagne and other goodies

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Charcuterie, Gougeres and the acclaimed Gillardeau oysters known as the Rolls-Royce of oysters.

Without a doubt the best part was watching ATOP travelers pop the bottles.

Our expert, Mary, was teaching us how to open the bottle “so that it gives a soft sigh, much like that of a satisfied women” not a loud pop!

To open the bottle, take off the foil wrapper, keep your thumb on the top of the bottle, twist the wire tab towards yourself, six times. Keeping your thumb on the top, and hand over the wire cage, now twist the bottle, not the cork until it releases with a sigh.

I’ll be practicing this new way but I won’t lie, I love the loud pop champagne makes! It lets me know a party is about to start!

The three special ladies you see see in this post will be featured on my Facebook page atasteofparistrips and on Instagram stories @atasteofparis, this week. I hope you will check it out!

MOMS do so much for everyone else! I love when they do something for themselves like travel to FRANCE with me!

For information on Travel in 2020 Click HERE!

A huge thank you to L’amour de Paris for the photos at our Champagne tasting, I appreciate them so much!

Parisian Picnic in McKinney Texas

On April 27, 2019April 26, 2019 By Lorie FangioIn A Taste of Paris, Be Inspired, Taste2 Comments

I am so excited to be partnering with We Ate Well Food Tours for their first ever POP-UP!

It’s a Parisian Picnic right here in McKinney!! Did you know French picnics are one of my favorite things? I’ll be showing you how I create them for my husband and I on the reg. Such a great way to spend and evening or entertain friends.

Parisian Picnic McKinney Texas

You don’t need a passport to enjoy a French-style picnic! This delicious, hands-on Spring experience will include a basket, yours to keep, full of goodies sourced from local businesses as well as surprise giveaways. We’ll meet at Mitchell Park in Historic Downtown McKinney to eat well and learn picnic essentials.

Whats in the basket? All the essentials!

Fruit

Salad

Baguette

Meat & Cheese

Vegetable Chips, Dip & Jam

Sparkling French Lemonade

Macarons & Truffles

Mini Floral Bouquet

McKinney Wine Merchant Gift Card

This event is BYOB = Bring Your Own Blanket! We’ll provide a basket

Class size limited

Picnic Basket for 1 | $ 85

Picnic Basket for 2 | $105

For Tickets CLICK

Hope to see you there!

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ATOP Macarons at Up Inspired Kitchen

There is NO Such Thing as TOO Many Bubbles!

Parisian Picnic in McKinney Texas