Newsletter n°248 / Brussel Sprouts and Bad Cracker Jokes; Christmas is almost here





Dear franceinlondoner

Do you know what would have happened if it had been three wise women instead of three wise men?
They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts.

What would they have said afterwards?
Marie's sandals did not go with her dress. The baby did not look like Joseph. I can't believe they keep animals in their home. Apparently Joseph is out of work. A Virgin my eye!

Music

The Night Ben l'Oncle Soul Set London on Fire

American great soulmen Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye have an heir. He is 26, French and is pretty darned retro. His name? Ben L'Oncle Soul! On Monday, the Tours-born artist performed a faultless gig at the Pigalle Club.

Children

"Practically perfect in every way": how to find the perfect child minder

There is nothing worse for a mother than having to find the correct help to look after ones little angel apart perhaps from giving birth to that child. All the emotions mixed with the gilt of having to leave your child to go back to work or simply to leave himfor a few hours each day simply  to keep your sanity, means that it is even more important for you to get it right. How else could you otherwise live with yourself and be able to lead a normal life away from them?

How to treat a child with a speech impediment?

One in twenty children enters school with some difficulty in speech and language. What can you do about it if one of them is your child?

Gig

M at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

Monday, December 20, 2010 From 19:00 Until 23:00

One of the most successful and most influential artists in French music today will be performing at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London.

Cinema

Boudu Saved From Drowning

Released on 17th December

Jean Renoir's fantastic film of a vagrant fished out of the Seine by a Parisian bookseller, has now been digitally restored!
It is worth noting that a previously missing scene was by chance conserved in the original negative, thus allowing presentation of a more complete version of the film. This is the surprising sequence in which Boudu spits on a book by Balzac (La Physiologie du mariage) then jeers at the portrait of a soldier in uniform. This scene was probably removed following the intervention of the Paris Chief of
Police, who summoned Jean Renoir and Michel Simon in order to make them cut certain scenes that could have possibly "disturbed the peace.

Two tickets for the Premiere to be won

In Paris

Merci Very Much

Somewhere in the Northeast Marais, some such doors have been defiantly swung open to members of the public apparently trendy enough to be aware of the existence of Merci. The Hotel Particulier turned Loft-space is a delightful take on the often deeply intimidating “Concept Store.” Just in case you are as lost as I am on what indeed the concept of such an establishment might be, it seems the idea is to tailor a shop towards some semblance of a lifestyle theme, which cross-sells without using separate departments. Monica Ainley investigates...

Gourmet Corner

Bistro K in the Heart of South Kensington

Bistro K is a new French restaurant and lounge right in the heart of South Kensington. Representing everything that’s best in contemporary French style, their head Chef, Armand Sablon creates delicious dishes using the finest ingredients whilst making sure that the prices are affordable. This is relatively unusual for an area where dining out tends to be exorbitant.

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.

Competitions

Play with France in London!


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