Newsletter n°247 / Christmas Special





Dear franceinlondoner

“I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included.”
Bernard Manning (British comedian)

Gourmet Corner

Christmas delicacies: The best places to find them and enjoy them in London

Expensive? Maybe. Indulgent? Possibly. Worth it? Most definitely! For what is Christmas if not the time for treating yourself and others? After a year of tightening our belts, surely we all deserve to sit down in a pair of loose fitting trousers and savour the richest flavours of the season!

For the Love of Oysters

Oysters needn’t be confined to the restaurant experience. There is something rather decadent about having a platter at home- it certainly makes for a glamorous change from your indian take-out! So if you want to indulge yourself this season, here are some tips on storing and preparing your oysters. Enjoy!

Discover the wonderful world of Maison Blanc

This season discover the wonderful world of Maison Blanc: freshly baked artisan breads, pastries and savouries, fabulous breakfasts, light lunches and, of course, world famous cakes and pâtisserie that are all hand finished to perfection and bursting with seasonal flavour and a touch of French magic.

Delicious Winter Recipes

- Veal Escalopes with Chives and Chanterelle Sauce - Radicchio and Bechamel Crêpes - Russet Apple, Celery and Stilton Soup - Potatoes a la Boulangere

Gig

Puggy and Ben L'Oncle Soul at Pigalle Club !

On 6th Decembre @ The Pigalle Club

Puggy and Ben L'Oncle Soul are doing an amazing intimate showcase at the Pigalle Club.

One pair of tickets to be won

Cinema

Of Gods and Men

In cinemas now

Eight French Christian monks live in harmony with their Muslim brothers. But violence and terror are slowly taking hold of the region. Despite the ever-growing danger that surrounds them, the monks’ resolve to stay – whatever the cost – grows stronger day by day… Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival 2010

DVD release

Leaving with Kristin Scott Thomas now available on DVD

Out now

Leaving is a stunning portrait of the destructive consequences that love can have; a blissful account of 'amour fou' and a searing insight into the romantic soul, at the heart of which lies a scintillating performance from Kristin Scott Thomas. You will see her like never before including in some risquée nude scenes.

5 x copies DVDs to be won

Something Different

Cinéma : On Tour Soirée Burlesque

On 11th December @ Ciné Lumière

On 11th December, the screening of this film directed by Mathieu Amalric will be followed by a burlesque party. Definitely not to be missed.

Ticket price: £12 incl. film and party after

Competitions

Play with France in London!


* Win 2 return flights and a pair of tickets to watch RC Toulonnais vs London Irish rugby match at the Stade Mayol of Toulon with City Jet
* 5 copies of Heartbreaker with Romain Duris and Vanessa Paradis to be won
* Win 3 pairs of tickets for the France Show!
* 5 x copies of Leaving on DVD with Kristin Scott Thomas to be won
* Win 1 pair of tickets for Ben L'Oncle Soul and Puggy gig at the Pigalle Club !

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