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A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

Helping you savor life through International recipes and travel adventures

Things to do in Troyes France - drink champagne

Don’t Miss These Things to Do in Troyes France (2025)

speculoos tiramisu with a heart shaped spoon

Speculoos Tiramisu (Biscoff Tiramisu)

La Recyclerie Paris

La Recyclerie Paris

Couples Turkish Bath Experience in Paris at Charme d’Orient Spa

February 5, 2024

Luxury & Romance : Couples Turkish Bath Experience in Paris at Charme d'Orient Spa

Sometimes it’s important to take a moment from the hustle and bustle of city life and plan a gorgeous spa day. Hugo and I were so excited to plan an entire afternoon at the Charme d’Orient Spa in the Marais recently complete with a couples Turkish bath experience, hammam and relaxing mint tea and dried fruits…

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Filed Under: Paris, Spas in Paris Tagged With: charme d'orient spa, spa in paris

La Saint Valentin How the French Celebrate Valentine’s Day (& 12 Gift Ideas)

January 23, 2024

La Saint Valentin - How the French Celebrate Valentine's Day

La Saint Valentin! Doesn’t Valentine’s Day in French sound romantic? Valentine’s Day traditions vary from country to country. Valentine’s Day in France is quite different than Valentine’s Day in the States. Especially when it comes to children – Valentine’s Day is reserved for adults in France and is not really celebrated by children at all….

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Filed Under: France, Paris, Valentine's day

Don’t Miss These Specialty Coffee Shops in Paris!

October 8, 2023

Coffee Shops in Paris - Boot Cafe

Love Paris? Live in Paris? Dream about Paris? I was in love with Paris before I ever moved here and spent many days daydreaming about my future life here… sitting in cute coffee shops in Parisian, wearing a sweet dress and a beret. So, I don’t wear berets every day but I do absolutely adore…

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Filed Under: Food and drink, Paris, Specialty Coffee Paris, Travel Tagged With: cafes in paris, coffee in paris

2 Days in Reims – the city of champagne

October 8, 2023

2 Days in Reims. A Hedgehog in the Kitchen. www.ahedgehoginthekitchen.com.

We just got back from Reims, the land of champagne! It is only about 45 minutes by train from Paris. If you are looking for a foodie adventure, Reims is a wonderful place to visit. We were looking for fabulous eats and fun food experiences, not far from Paris, to enjoy 2 romantic days à deux. Reims…

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8 Famous English Bookshops in Paris You Will Adore

October 8, 2023

Best English bookshops in Paris Shakespeare & Co

Searching for English bookshops in Paris to add to your Paris bucket list? Discover all the best English bookstores in Paris in this post! Paris has been an inspiration to so many incredible authors. From novels, to short stories, to coffee table books, to the classics, there is something for everyone. All of these Paris…

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23+ Paris Hotels with Views of the Eiffel Tower (Stunning Hotels for Every Price Point)

May 8, 2023

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These Paris hotels with views of the Eiffel Tower are seriously dreamy, so if you are planning a trip to Paris and want to book a hotel with a fabulous view, then you are in the right place! If visiting the Eiffel Tower is on your bucket list, and you’d love to be able to…

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