I’m Jen, the owner of Crêpes à la Maison and Be Fluent in French (website coming soon). I’d like to tell you a little bit about myself.  I grew up and spent most of my life in France, and during a visit to New York City eight years ago I met …

I often miss my family and friends who live in France; however, rarely do I ever miss the food because I’m fortunate enough to live in NYC where there are so many French restaurants right at my fingertips. If I happen to miss a particular dish, to satiate my craving, …

The first thing that caught my eye when I came to New York was that food temptation is everywhere. Seriously! Most restaurants are open all day which is totally unthinkable in France. In New York there are food vendors on every corner, new, “hot spot” restaurants to try, and of …

How many years have you been in business in NYC? It seems like only yesterday when I arrived in this country barely speaking any English but hoping to “make it.” The next big thing after moving across the Atlantic was finding a job. It wasn’t easy. Then, one day, someone …

There are so many ways running has changed my life. First, my lifestyle was completely different.  In fact, I used to be a smoker who enjoyed sleeping in and staying out late.  I was younger and took my health for granted.  I would work out here and there but nothing …