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5 Reasons to Join AF Chicago this Fall!
Jess from Scotch & the Fox is one of our students! 1: It’s the place for all things French in Chicago! The Alliance Française de Chicago is the place for all things French in the city! It was established in 1897 and is part of an international network of over 1,100 Alliances and affiliated cultural centers worldwide. It is the second oldest Alliance Française in the U.S. and second largest after the one in New York City.
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Bastille Day Trifle with Chef Marc Sievers
Let’s celebrate Bastille day with a fabulous trifle! Ingredients (serves 6 - 8) Pound Cake – store-bought, sliced ½-inch thick Framboise – ½ cup, divided Raspberry Preserves – 12 ounces, Bonne Maman recommended Blackberries – 12 ounces, divided Raspberries – 12 ounces, divided Blueberries – 12 ounces, divided Strawberries – 8 ounces, ¾-inch diced Heavy Cream – 1 quart, very cold Lemon Zest – 1 large lemon Sugar – 1 tablespoon, granulated Sea Salt – ½ teaspoon Lemon Curd – 13 ounces, store-bought, Bonne Maman recommended Directions Using ¼ cup of framboise, evenly drizzle one cut side of each slice of pound cake. Evenly spread the preserves onto the same cut side of each slice. Set aside.
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Tartiflette Recipe
By Conery Hoffman Food is always on the top of my list when traveling and some of my favorite memories include what was on the menu. During college, I spent a weekend in Manigod, a commune located in eastern France. While speaking with a friend about visiting this area, memories from long ago came flooding back of a rather simple, hearty dish made of potatoes, reblochon cheese, lardons and onions that is eaten - and celebrated - in the Alps. It turned out my friend is from this area of France and is also quite the tartiflette master. You can imagine what happened next. I asked him to make it.
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