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    The Hippie-Chic La Cucaracha

    When I was a little girl, there was an arts cinema in the shopping district of Johannesburg. In the holidays, the cinema would host little events for…… Read more “The Hippie-Chic La Cucaracha”

    May 29, 2019December 18, 2019 by karenschneid

    From Paris to Provence

    I’m leaving for another foodie trip to Europe soon. Think Salon du Chocolat and white truffle hunting. And swoon. You can follow some of my adventures on…… Read more “From Paris to Provence”

    November 8, 2018July 5, 2019 by karenschneid

    Four Kitchens and a Courtroom

    Many years ago, way before Instagram or even email, I would consume  Architectural Design and Interior  magazines from overseas with a voraciousness. One time, I found an article…… Read more “Four Kitchens and a Courtroom”

    September 12, 2018February 8, 2019 by karenschneid

    My Chicken Story (vegetarians, enter at your own risk)

    The year was 1994 and I had just completed my law degree. I had studied French in high-school and for my under-grad, but I longed to talk,…… Read more “My Chicken Story (vegetarians, enter at your own risk)”

    June 27, 2018July 5, 2019 by karenschneid

    An Ode To Cake and the Reveal of Versailles

    This is a photo of Scarlett’s Versailles, an edible version of the iconic French palace. This cake is an ode to the last fourteen years of my…… Read more “An Ode To Cake and the Reveal of Versailles”

    April 26, 2018November 15, 2018 by karenschneid

    Of Family and French Fairytales

    Hi everyone, Happy Friday!!!! The theme for Scarlett’s bat mitzvah was Versailles. Versailles is known for its breathtaking aesthetics. But it’s so much more: Versailles is about…… Read more “Of Family and French Fairytales”

    February 23, 2018November 15, 2018 by karenschneid

    Dessert with a Twist

    Hi everybody, I know some of you from far and wide have been waiting to hear a bit of news about Scarlett’s bat mitzvah. I tantalized you…… Read more “Dessert with a Twist”

    November 18, 2017November 15, 2018 by karenschneid

    An Affair in Piemonte Part I

    Our little factory is growing. Our marshmallows are a case in point. Until now each marshmallow has been individually hand-dipped and smothered in Belgian couverture chocolate, one…… Read more “An Affair in Piemonte Part I”

    July 27, 2017November 15, 2018 by karenschneid

    Once Upon a Time…The Story of Ooh La La

    Welcome to the world of Ooh La La. My name is Karen Schneid. For many years I had a flourishing commercial practice at the legal bar in…… Read more “Once Upon a Time…The Story of Ooh La La”

    March 9, 2017September 7, 2017 by karenschneid

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