Mary’s passion is sharing elegant French family cuisine with you and your guests. A “Top 5” culinary graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, she combines classic French chef techniques with the wisdom and advice gained from years of cooking along side her French mother-in-law. Mary can spend a half day with you in your kitchen where you will create a traditional 5 course French meal for you, your family and guests. She frequently caters dinner parties and cocktail parties for American Embassy Defense Attachés and their VIP guests, a UNESCO director, and various private clients in Paris and its environs.
Metro: Sentier (line 3), Bonne Nouvelle (line 9), Les Halles (line 4)
You may think it’s hard to imagine why anyone would crave American food in Paris, a city known for its scrumptious and refined cuisine. But sometimes there’s just no substitute for the nostalgic associations that come with savoring certain culinary mainstays—like a perfectly baked American-style cookie. And we know just where to find them in Paris!
Read INSPIRELLE‘s interview with owner and extraordinary cookie baker, Jean Hwang Carrant HERE.
Lynette Andersson is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris-trained Australian chef who provides personal catering for small events and private dinners, as well as one-on-one cooking classes in your home. Providing bespoke canapés for your small gathering, or a cocktail dinatoire for up to 30 people, Lynette removes the stress from entertaining. Similarly, plan a delicious luncheon or dinner for up to 12 people with a personalised menu for you and your guests.
An experienced French to English translator for the audiovisual/literary world to ensure scripts, texts and messages are communicated properly.
Telephone call center staffed with English-speaking volunteers, who are trained and supported by psychologists and ready to listen to your worries. It’s completely confidential and available from 3-11pm daily, either by telephone or Skype.
A non-profit organization of English-speaking and bilingual professionals who work with children of all ages with special needs. The network of specialists share their knowledge and resources to help families in Paris find the appropriate support to enable their child to thrive. The website has a thorough directory of all the professional members in the SPRINT organization to help families, schools and professors seeking guidance and study new ideas. SPRINT also provides counseling, and organizes lectures in and around Paris.