Fresh produce and French cuisine go hand in hand. But where can you find the best stuff? Let’s talk French food. Real French food, and real French food experiences. Imagine this: you wake up in your cozy Parisian apartment, you walk into your kitchen, put on the coffee or tea – and BAM! You’re hit[…]
Restaurants to make your Instagram stand out: we’ve got you covered. Oh, Instagram! This has got to be our favorite social media site, here at Sight Seeker’s Delight. If you’re anything like me or millions of other users, it’s one of your favorites as well! Instagram is filled with pretty sunsets, stylish fashion, literally MILLIONS[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Improve your French cooking in one week with these no-fail recipes. Do you like food? I mean… you probably do. Most people do. And if you’ve stumbled upon this article it’s safe to say you’re also fairly into French cuisine[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Chocolate mousse with only 3 ingredients? It’s that easy, yes. This recipe is almost too easy… 15 minutes to create an elegant, rich yet light chocolate mousse. It sounds like some kind of late-night telemarketing scam: 100% foolproof, 100% fast:[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. This easy quiche recipe will definitely impress your friends – vegetarian and meat-eaters alike. I used to think I didn’t like quiche. Too dry, too spongy, too flavorless, just… meh. You know what I mean? Have you had this experience?[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Paris is most beautiful under the rain… if you know where to go. This article was originally posted on 2 June 2016, but has been updated with new information. Paris is lacking a little vitamin D right now… but that[…]
These can’t miss Parisian cafes will have you wanting to snuggle up with a good book and a delicious beverage any time of year! So you’ve finally made it to Paris for your dream vacation. But… eeek! The weather is less than spectacular. OR, the weather is great but you’re feeling a little jet lagged[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. What’s the big deal with the King Cake dessert? It’s that time of the year – no, not for making resolutions to eat healthier, silly. It’s the month of the galette des rois, or King Cake! What is it? Why,[…]
Your chance to get inside the brain of our wonderful guide Emily. It’s not every day that our guides get asked random questions about themselves. Asked about how many builders the Opera Garnier took? Yes. Asked what species of tree line the Parisian sidewalks? Yep, that too. But just amusing personal questions? Not so much![…]
Wine and cheese go together like… Peanut butter and chocolate… …cupcakes and frosting… …the stars and the moon… Must we go on?! We’re sure you’ve all heard what a great pairing wine and cheese make, but do you know why? Do you know which wines to serve with which cheeses (and why)? Do you know[…]
How exactly do the French get down for Christmas and New Years? I know what you’re thinking – if we’re celebrating the same holidays how different can it get? Well… get ready to be shocked and amazed, non-French people. We’ve mapped out the major winter holidays of Christmas and New Years to give you an[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. A complete A-Z guide on how to wow your guests with a perfect French meal Do you want to add a French touch to your holiday meals this year? The French can through some pretty epic dinner parties. Chic settings,[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Cocktails and drinks to bring a Parisian touch to your holidays Do you reminisce endlessly about your time in Paris? Are you looking to make your holiday celebrations a bit more chic? And dare I say… a bit more boozy?[…]
Are you curious (or confused) about Hanukkah? We’ve got a useful guide to this remarkable Jewish holiday below! It’s December, and you know that the holidays are just around the corner. Suddenly your Jewish friends start talking about Hanukkah, and without warning you’re hearing words like Menorah, latke, the 8 Days, and dreidel being thrown[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Don’t let the cold weather blues keep you from having a good time in Paris Are you visiting Paris in the winter? First of all: kudos to you. You’re avoiding the huge crowds! There are some things that are pretty[…]
Upated Paris Christmas Markets, everything you need to know: which markets are best, opening days, pros, cons, and a map Do you call it Marché de Noël? Christmas market? Holiday market? Christkindlmarkt? Well, whatever you call it, these little markets are an pretty fun part of winter in Paris. But there are so many of[…]
Your chance to get inside the brain of company founder Karen. It’s not every day that Karen – or any of our guides – get asked random questions about themselves. Random questions about Paris? Yes. Random questions about French history? Absolutely. But just fun thinker questions? That’s much more rare. We wanted to give everyone[…]
Versailles. It’s a huge place – do you know every nook and cranny? We’re going to find out… Take the quiz below and show us your smarts! [os-widget path=”/sightseekersdelight/are-you-a-versailles-expert” of=”sightseekersdelight” comments=”false”]
A checklist so you don’t forget the essentials when planning a the perfect French-style picnic! How often do you go on picnics? Well if you’re in Paris, you’ll notice that they’re kind of a way of life. But it’s not rare to hear “nobody brought the wine opener?!” or to wind up with 8 baguettes[…]
It wouldn’t be a Royal Palace without a few hidden-yet-astonishing stories… we’ve dug them up. After centuries of royal habitation, you just know that Versailles has baggage. The history of the place is relatively well known – it started as a pretty frumpy hunting lodge. When Louis XIV, the awe-inspiring Sun King took power, he[…]