Gastronomy Financier: the story of the million-dollar cake

Here's the little story of the "financier", the cake modeled after a bar of gold from Paris!

Movie Vie Sauvage, a film by Cédric Kahn

Award-winning director Cédric Kahn’s "Vie Sauvage" raises a debate on child-rearing in a technology-obsessed society. Read our guest blogger's review.

Movie Respire, a film directed by Mélanie Laurent

A review of "Respire", a film directed by Mélanie Laurent featuring the talents of Joséphine Japy and Lou de Laâge.

Gastronomy Waste not: 10 creative ways to cook with stale bread

One of the things bread lovers dread is to see bread goes stale and (possibly) into the trash can the next day. Fear not, we waste not! Here are 10 ways to make stale bread flavourful again.

Movie 10 lesser-known must-See French films

A fan of French movies? Here's a list of films, both classic and contemporary, that should make it to your "watched" bucket list.

Gastronomy All things Japan: Sumbiyakiniku Nakahara in Tokyo

A fan of Japanese cuisine? Join Aiste on her visit to Sumbiyakiniku Nakahara, a restaurant specializing in wagyu yakiniku (grilled Japanese beef)!

Fashion Hera Seoul Fashion Week: Wish List for Fall/Winter 2017 (Part II)

Paris Haute Couture Week is happening right now and all eyes are on the global fashion scene. K-Style Lab was at Hera Seoul Fashion Week FW 2017 and here's part II of highlights from the show.

Fashion Hera Seoul Fashion Week: Wish List for Fall/Winter 2017 (Part I)

Seoul is garnering attention as a "hot destination" in Asia with its fashion and style scenes. K-Style Lab was at Hera Seoul Fashion Week FW 2017; here's part I of highlights from the show.

Movie Voyage en Chine (Journey Through China), a film by Zoltan Mayer

For his debut feature, "Voyage en Chine", Zoltan Mayer tells the story of a mother who ventured from suburbia France into Sichuan, China, in order to come to terms with the death of her estranged son.

Gastronomy Tapenade, a specialty from Provence

A Provençal favourite, this is a rich, soft spread made from black olives, capers, anchovies and herbs. It's heavenly and making it is much simpler than you may think!