Washington DC has had links with France and Paris from the very start. Designed by French urbanist Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the Nation’s Capital carries so many French or Parisian related locations, objects, names, that the Alliance Française of Washington DC could not have chosen a better theme for its first-ever photo contest.** Photos should be taken in Washington, DC and should illustrate a connection between Washington and Paris (or France).Awards$1000 - The Alliance Française of Washington DC Photography Award for 18+ $500 - The Frances Benjamin Johnston - Photo Pioneer Award for 15-17 years old $250 - The Audience Award for All Participants - SPONSORED BY THE WASHINGTON HISPANIC *The participant needs to be present in the US to be able to receive the prize, we will be unable to send the prize money abroad. |
There can't be a better and healthier lunch in spring than a salad with a crusty baguette! Anina Belle is back to teach you all about making your own baguettes at home in an online demo. Her husband, French Chef Sébastien Giannini, will join to show one of his all-time favorite recipes from the French Riviera, salade niçoise (his secret is basil!).
You will be pleasantly surprised how easy and fun making baguettes at home can be. As Anina Belle says: "I can wake up on a Saturday morning at 7am and, with a few ingredients and minimal intervention, have fresh baked crusty artisinal baguettes on the table for the family by 9am. There is nothing better than putting crusty, hot baguettes out on the table with some butter and jam..." or have it accompany a salad! Join us for this online "Taste of France" event on Saturday, May 21.
Baguettes for beginners recipe: lechefswife.com/baking-baguettes-for-beginners/.
Salade Niçoise recipe: lechefswife.com/french-salade-nicoise-recipe/.
This event will be in English with a lot of French words and expressions. Free for members of Alliance Française of Washington. Please RSVP to receive your join link.
In light of the Omicron crisis and the risk levels at the highest possible level in the DMV, the Alliance Française building is closed, and curbside service is suspended, until further notice.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that everyone stays safe.
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