Pat Smith November and December are filled with tradition, and fun with family and friends. With the SaddleBrooke Francophiles, we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in our own special traditions. On Nov. 16, we participated in our annual French Progressive Dinner, with each member creating a unique French dish using their culinary talents.…
Pat Smith This fall marks the twentieth year of activity for the SaddleBrooke Francophiles, a social organization that celebrates the foods, culture, and “all things French” with a myriad of events, activities, and parties. While we do applaud those who can, it is not required to speak French to be a member. To kick off…
Pat Smith For the first time ever, the SaddleBrooke Francophiles donned period costumes and took on a Roaring Twenties murder mystery, portraying some rather dubious characters at the opening of the “Four Deuces Speakeasy” at the home of Jan and Ed DiEnno on October 20. The evening was spent following clues and trying to figure…
Pat Smith The magnificent Catalinas provided a perfect backyard setting for our annual Wine and Cheese event, held on September 22 of this year and hosted by Dick Snyder and Barb Sprouls. Barb and Dick guided us through and educated us about several different wine regions of France, including the whites and reds of Burgundy,…
Pat Smith Dozens of mouthwatering crepes were devoured with relish by the SaddleBrooke Francophiles on February 10, at the lovely home of Frank and Kathy Hartley. Party goers donned festive Mardi Gras masks, hats and the traditional colors of the New Orleans gala event. Members created a variety of savory and sweet fillings for the…
Pat Smith The New Year witnessed royalty being crowned at the SaddleBrooke Francophiles “Feast of Kings” on Saturday, January 7, in the lovely home of Chris and Christiane Millar. Tables were set as in a fine French restaurant, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimenting wines were abundant, and the Mardi Gras themed King Kakes were served…
Pat Smith “‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly” and the SaddleBrooke Francophiles celebrated with their first ever Holiday Walk on December 9. Several dozen spirited members met in The Preserve and joined together in true holiday style, sharing a variety of hearty hors d’oeuvres and beverages at five host homes on Desert Son Drive: Carie…
Pat Smith In 2000, a small group of Francophiles (lovers of all things French) met at the home of Bill and Suzanne Brown to discuss how to appropriately celebrate their common passions of French cuisine, French travel and French culture. Thus the SaddleBrooke Francophiles organization was born, and it has evolved over the years…
Pat Smith The Planning Committee for the SaddleBrooke Francophiles (Lovers of All Things French) commences its 18th year of fun, festivities and friendship with their 2017-2018 Schedule of Events. Our annual Wine Tasting Event will happen on September 21, with our sommelier Bob Kramer introducing the wines and educating our members on their history, cuisine…
Pat Smith The SaddleBrooke Francophiles have begun 2017 with a real flurry of fun activities: celebrating the Epiphany with the Feast of Kings on January 7; combining the festivities of Mardi Gras with La Chandeluer Crepe Party on February 18 and creating and enjoying the Foods and Wines from Four Regions of France on March…