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Monsieur Frog | May 10, 2010
The first jigsaw puzzle was produced around 1760 by John Spilsbury, a London engraver and mapmaker. Spilsbury mounted one of his maps on a sheet of hardwood and cut around the borders of the countries using a fine-bladed marquetry saw as an aid in teaching British children their geography. Until about 1820, jigsaw [...]
Anne | March 25, 2010
You need for a large Tart (serves 6 to 8 ) :
6 apples (Rome or Jonathan)
3.5 oz granulated sugar
1.8 oz unsalted butter
1 sheet shortcrust pastry (see below)
Home made Shortcrust Pastry:
7 oz all purpose Flour
4.4 oz salted Butter
1 Egg
2 tbsp Water
Make the shortcrust pastry : Cut the butter into 1.5cm (½ inch) dices and rub [...]
Monsieur Frog | March 10, 2010
An apron was primarily used by Grandmas to protect their dress, and in many cases was transformed into gloves to remove hot pans from the oven. Their apron helped wipe children’s tears and in certain circumstances, cleaned their faces.
From henhouses, an apron was used to carry eggs, revive chicks and sometimes carried cracked eggs that [...]
Casanova | February 8, 2010
Valentine’s day originated as a pagan celebration in third century Rome. The God Lupercus, protector of the shepherds and their flocks was celebrated every February at a feast called Lupercalia. During Lupercalia, in honor of the goddess Juno Februata, names of young women were put into a box and drawn to match boys who would [...]
Monsieur Frog | January 31, 2010
What an experience!
MAISON & OBJETS is Paris’ most trendy, fashionable, home decoration trade show held twice a year.
We arrived in Paris on Thursday for the show’s opening on Friday January 22nd. The weather was of course cold, but inside we warmed up to exciting new concepts!
The show has 6 theme halls and we spent [...]
Casanova | January 17, 2010
The first ceramics were found in central Europe around 24,000BC. Early pottery was made from clay like material, either by itself or mixed with other materials such as ash or crushed bones. Since these ancient times, the technology and applications of ceramics has steadily progressed through the ages. Ceramics now include domestic, industrial applications, building [...]
Clement | January 11, 2010
Bonjour Frog du Jour,
Here in France we now all drive “rosalies” : it is a four-seats modern green and charming vehicle for the future, isn’t it ? please look at us driving our supercar on the famous Planches de Trouville, in Normandy
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If you want to return to the internet site to see the products, please click bellow:
The Toile de Jouy toiletry purse:
The Moroccan Tajine:
Gifts for little chefs only!
The green rectangular baking dish:
Monsieur Frog knows about love:
The "restaurant size" pepper grinder in French beechwood
Let's begin 2010 with new and fancy tea towels. A perfect gift for the New Year.
How to cook the best French "civet":
The box of Laguiole steak knives with handles in olive wood:
To take French classes in Dallas join the Alliance Francaise:
