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A Buckeye in Paris

From Buckeye to Baguette

Welcome to A Buckeye In Paris!

My name is Sarah and I moved to Paris in March 2020, a week before confinement n°1. This little corner of the internet is where you can find my tales of dealing with

the ever-mystic French Administration as well as the latest baking endeavor.

I hail from the great state of Ohio, the buckeye state, and have left everything behind to join my husband (you can read the story here) in baguette country. I would not trade this life for anything! Come along with me as I explore Paris as an expat, bake my American comfort foods, and create a balanced life between French administration and la je ne sais quoi. 

  • French Administration,  Paperwork

    VLS-TS: VPF Remise de Titre de Séjour

    / 14 May 2021

    The final step in getting my titre de séjour, picking it up from the Préfecture. Pleasantly surprised in the process especially since I had to email them after 2 months since I had no news.

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    French Administration,  Paperwork

    VLS-TS : VPF Renewal Appointment

    / 28 February 2021

    My recount of the vls-ts vpf renewal appointment at the préfecture and all the documents that I brought along (and then some).

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  • Prefecture de police logo for VLS-TS renewal
    French Administration,  Paperwork

    VLS-TS : VPF Renewal Process

    / 4 January 2021

    A step-by-step guide on how I renewed my VLS-TS (VPF) my first time. It wasn't very clear at first and I did not receive any sort of reminder communication that my permit was due to expire. I had read that…

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  • Beginnings,  Know Before You Go,  Marriage,  Ramblings

    A story made for Hollywood

    / 15 November 2020

    This is us. Our story. Not the most conventional love story, but what do you do when you're 4500 miles apart? Making it work, one day at a time. Still pinching myself that we are here and we're married.

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  • OFII,  Paperwork

    OFII Convocation Medical Visit

    / 2 October 2020

    Required by the terms of your visa process, a medical visit that includes en eye exam, chest x-ray, and a chat with a medical professional on your history.

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  • OFII,  Paperwork

    OFII Convocation CIR

    / 1 October 2020

    The OFII convocation day one is a simple process that includes a language test and a personal interview with an OFII agent. This interview is to see where your needs are as you transition into French society. The first two…

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  • OFII,  Paperwork

    Visa Validation

    / 15 September 2020

    I had to validate my visa within three months of my arrival in France and this was done completely online. Once validate, I would receive a convocation to present myself to OFII for and interview.

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Happy Father's Day to the man I made a father. T Happy Father's Day to the man I made a father. Thank you for your words of wisdom even when they were tough to hear. Thank you for your unwaivering support, even with some of my hair-brained ideas. Thank you for showing me what it means to be a leader. Thank you for being a role model, not only as an adult, but as a parent and a husband. I love you Dad. #happyfathersday #dad #supportsystem #fetedesperes #adventurestogether #adventure #bikelife #cycliste #captainamerica #alwaysthere
Have you heard?! Are you just as shocked as me?! H Have you heard?! Are you just as shocked as me?! How do you feel about this announcement? 🤯💣😲😱 Prime Minister Jean Castex held a press conference today and dropped a major bomb 💣 or two. 😷 Masks are no longer required outside. Now, you will need them on public transport, in closed spaces, on shops and boutiques, in crowded spaces, etc... we'll see how this one goes. 😳 🕰️ Curfew Will no longer be in place as of Sunday June 20th. 10 days prior to the original deadline. Is this because Fête de la musique happens to be the 21st or is this just a coincidence? 🤔 In other news... Vaccinations are now open to 12 years and older. I already got my 2nd covid shot 💉 and I'm feeling just fine ! In less than 2 weeks I'll be fully vaccinated and that's pretty darn awesome. Anyone else there with me? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ #covid #covid19 #newnormal #newchapter #newparis #vaccin #vaccinate #tousanticovid #newrules #paris #parismaville #parisjetaime #parisdairies #parisblogger #parisiloveyou #parisadventures #parisstreetart #louisdefunes #americaninparis #americanexpat #parisblogger #streetartaddicted #buckeyetobaguette
REOPENING PHASE 3 : Wednesday marks another big REOPENING PHASE 3 : Wednesday marks another big step in the reopening process here in France. Here's what's changing on Wednesday, 9 June, 2021. 1️⃣🍽️ Bars, cafés and restaurants can reopen indoor dining spaces with a 50 % limited capacity and a maximum of 6 guests per table. Anyone dining inside will need to provide their contact details. Establishments are being encouraged to set up QR code system for scanning the menu directly at the table. This was started during the precious lockdown (Bar service will not be allowed at this time). 2️⃣🕰️ Curfew moves from 9 pm to 11pm, there will still need to be a slip for the hours of 11PM to 6 AM stating why you are out and about. With this change Bars will be able to stay open till 11 PM. 3️⃣🎟️ Large évents of up to 5000 people will be allowed, with the admittance of a health pass (proof of being fully vaccinated or recently negative test). 4️⃣🖼️ Stores, museums, and public (tourist) sites move from 8m2 per person to 4 m2 per person. Cinemas and theaters will move to 65% of normal capacity, with a health passport. 5️⃣🏣 Remote working will come to an end, with a gradual return to office life for most businesses. The specific details will be left up to the employer on the terms of letting the employees back. 6️⃣💒Civil ceremonies and weddings will be allowed to have up to a 50 % capacity of the venue and funerals are allowed to have up to 75 guests present. 7️⃣🧖‍♀️Spas will be able to completely open to the public, no presecription required. #deconfinement #phase3 #step3 #paris #parispatio #outdoorliving #patiolife #summeriscoming #warmerweather #parismaville #parisjetaime #backtolife #newchapter #justintime #backinthegame #howtobeparisian #americaninparis #americanexpat #expatlifestyle #expatdiaries #buckeyetobaguette #lavieparisienne #thenewnormal #expatdiaries #paristhroughmyeyes
Sunday market flowers. My weekly treat to myself. Sunday market flowers. My weekly treat to myself. We have our usual stops at the market : Butcher 🔪 Vegetable Man 🥕 Cheese Man 🧀 and the Flower lady 💐. Sundays are becoming my favorite day of the week. Starts off with croissants and coffee, then the market then exploring the city. Especially when the weather is right. And now, with restrictions easing up, we'll also be able to see friends. What's something you treat yourself during the week? #flowers #peonies #sundaystyle #sundaymarket #sundayfunday #parisinbloom #parisjetaime #parismaville #parisflowers #parisisalwaysagoodidea #selfcare #selflove #flowerpower #expatlifestyle #expatinparis #expatlife #expatwomen #americaninparis #americanexpat #buckeyetobaguette
Bonne nuit. #nowords #reflections #toitsdeparis Bonne nuit. #nowords #reflections #toitsdeparis #parisskyline #urbansider #chouette_paris #liveloveparis #lifeabroad #expatlife #pariscity #goodnight #parisportraits #pariswindows #paristhroughmyeyes #parisjetaime #eveningsky #parislife #americaninparis #buckeyetobaguette
Happy June! The beauty continues to unfold; from m Happy June! The beauty continues to unfold; from magnolias , to cherry blossoms , then wisteria, followed by peonies and now roses 🌹. The weather is starting to look brighter too ! There's a phrase in French that goes something like this : 𝘌𝘯 𝘢𝘷𝘳𝘪𝘭 𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘦 𝘥é𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘷𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘥'𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘭, 𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘪 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪 𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢î𝘵. Meaning something along the lines of in April, do not disrobe so quick, but in May, do whatever you like. I feel like this goes along with the English phrase "April showers bring May flowers". April can be unpredictable at best, especially weather-wise. May can bring a more steady outcome, in regards to many things. Do you have any useful phrases like that where you're from? June is starting out to be a good month here in Paris. Vaccinations are open to anyone over 18, restaurants and bars are allowed to open outdoor dining, life is slowly coming back. We are cautiously creeping out of this hibernation we've been in for what seems like forever. Cheers to what June may bring! #june #juin #roses #palaisroyal #garden #paris1 #parigi #paris1er #pariscity #parispatio #parisinbloom #parismaville #parisjetaime #parisgardens #pariscartepostale #pariseffect #howtobeparisian #lavieparisienne #urbansider #hipparis #thefrenchcollective #thefrancophiles #expatinparis #expatlifestyle #expatdiscoveries #expatliving #americaninparis #americanexpat #buckeyetobaguette
Everything but the Bagel Quiche Crust: 2.5 cups f Everything but the Bagel Quiche Crust: 2.5 cups flours 1 tsp salt 16 tbsp butter, cold 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water 2 tbsp everything but the bagel seasoning Mix flour, salt, and seasoning together. Add butter in small chunks. Mix together and break up butter into smaller pieces (pea size). Add water and mix until everything comes together. If dough still dry, add a little water. Shape into a ball and wrap tight with plastic wrap. Stick in the fridge for 30 minutes or so to chill and relax (margarita optional). When ready to use, flour extremely well a large work surface (table or counter-top). Place dough on surface and roll into desired shape based on baking dish. Preparing the Quiche . You can use any sort of filling for your quiche. For this particular recipe I used asparagus stalks, cut in half, cherry tomatoes cut in half, lardons, shallots, and thick slices of camembert cheese. Everything is better with cheese. I cook my lardons till they are nice and crispy in a skillet before hand and let them cool a little bit. Batter: 6 eggs, whole 1 cups milk (I use regular milk because that's what I had available, use whatever you like. Most recipes call for a sort of cream). Salt Pepper Any sort of other seasonings you prefer. You can also add shredded cheese if you like, or sprinkle it on top at the end if you like as well. Preheat oven to 200°C (390-400°F). Roll out your dough and place it in the cooking vessel of your choice. I place the lardons and onions down first and pour in the liquid batter. Place your vegetables on top of the batter. If they sink, that's okay, no big deal. Bake for about 40 minutes. Crust will be a nice golden brown and the egg batter should be set completely in the middle. Take out of oven and enjoy.
Apartment hunting season is in full swing and we h Apartment hunting season is in full swing and we have been knee-deep in announcements, photos, lists, phone calls, and document collecting. We have been full force for the last four months, but have hit a quiet period on the market recently. I don't remember the process being this exhausting before! I've moved about a dozen times in the States. Maybe because this time it's not just me and my needs/wants/desires. There's also those of my husband, Thomas. We've seen about a handful of apartments that have remotely seemed interesting. Here's what I'm finding interesting so far : 💥The layout of the apartment plays an extremely huge difference. It can make or break it. Also, pictures can be deceiving. Depending on how the apartment lays out depends on how much usable space is available. ⚡Be clear on your negotiables/non-negotiables. Thomas and I have hashed this out so many times and the more we see what's out there and our conversation evolves, the more our list evolves too. 💥 Go with your gut feeling. Sometimes there's just something about a place that seems off (or on), there's most likely a good reason for that. ⚡ Don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you're not the only person seeing the apartment. If something isn't clear, ask for clarification. If you're curious about a specific detail, ask! What's one thing you absolutely will not budge on when it comes to apartment hunting? What's that "must-have" requirement? Give me all your wise words and wisdom my Instagram family! Check out my first article 📝 in a series about searching, finding, and moving in Paris. Link 🔗 in bio! ☝️ #movinginparis #apartment #househunters #moving #paris #parismaville #parisjetaime #apartmenthunting #demenagement #theparisguru #myparisianlife #americaninparis #expatlifestyle #expatdiaries #liveloveparis #parisblogger #howtobeparisian #frenchvibes #thatparisvibe
B L O G U P D A T E // I've been on a brownie kic B L O G U P D A T E // I've been on a brownie kick recently and I'm not sure why. I'm not even a huge brownie fan. I felt like they weren't really worth anything because they couldn't decide between being a cake or fudge. I had this opinion, that is, until recently. I set out on the quest to find the perfect brownie recipe to show my French amies the gloriousness of a 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒕 brownie. You know, that balance between gooey and fluffy, chocolatey and salty, rich and delicate. Link 🔗 in my bio for the recipe. ☝️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well friends, I've found that such thing! It's too good a thing to keep a secret, so I've shared the recipe on my blog. I'm so impressed with this recipe that I have made it almost once a week for the past two months. A few things to note : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍫 It really does matter the type of chocolate you use. If you can get your hands on some quality chocolate (locally, Valrhona, Cacao Barry, or Callebaut are excellent choice brands). I once used Néstle's baking chocolate for the brownies, the reviews were not good for that batch and I will not be making that mistake. I've learned to not skimp on the quality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍬 You can substitute out 1 for 1 the white sugar for cane sugar, if you want to play with texture and flavor or if you're in a pinch. My next recipe I am going to test is half white and half cane to see what happens. I'll let you know how that goes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍪 Adding whole chocolate chips at the end is completely optional and up to you, but I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hope you enjoy! If you end up making this recipe, let me know your thoughts! Happy baking! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bakerlife #tinypariskitchen #parisianbaker #cheflife #buckeyetobaguette #americaininparis #bakingfromscratch #bakinginparis #bakingtherapy #bakingtips #expatbaker #bakingblog #food52 #thebakefeed #kingarthurbaking #parisbaking #parisjetaime #brownies #chocolate #homemade #fromscratch
This guy was busy at work between the rain 🌧️ This guy was busy at work between the rain 🌧️ on Monday. Also, the peonies at Bagatelle are about to be busting! Monday mornings are becoming my favorite because I meet with several ladies from @awgparis (American Women's Group of Paris) and we explore a park together as well as get to know each other. I joined #awgparis last summer, looking for a way to integrate into this city, as well as stay connected with other #femaleexpats. I belonged to a women's organisation when I lived in Delaware (@wccdelaware ) and loved it ! I wanted something similar here in my new chapter in Paris. Looking for something to do Monday mornings ? You should join me for a walk! Want to know more about AWG? Ask away! #awgparisfriends #awgparisactivities #parismaville #bagatelle #pariscityvision #decouvrirparis #parispark #parisjetaime #mylifeinfrance #expatlifestyle #expatwomen #circleofsisters #paris_focus_on #lavieparisienne #peonies #peacock
Yesterday, I got my first dose of the Covid-19 vac Yesterday, I got my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. It took about 30 minutes in total and I spent more time waiting (obviously). The staff was super friendly and nice and very organized. All I needed was my carte vitale (health card), I was asked a series of questions, and then I was given the shot. I also received a certificate that I need to keep on record. Super thankful I was able to sign up for a dose and already have my second scheduled. Grateful for those working to make this possible. I don't have the photo of me with a bandaid because I didn't get one, but believe me, the pain in the arm is no joke ! Being on the second shot! Let's kick this things butt! #vaccinate #gotmyshot #paris #parismaville #tousanticovid #vaccin #covid19 #pariscentre #lavieparisienne #parisjetaime #betheexample #firstshot #paris11 #protect #waitingpatiently #staysafe #healthfirst #expatlifestyle #americaninparis #buckeyetobaguette
Tomorrow is 𝙎 𝙏 𝙀 𝙋 𝙏 𝙒 𝙊 in Tomorrow is 𝙎 𝙏 𝙀 𝙋 𝙏 𝙒 𝙊 in the 𝘥é𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 plan for France. It marks a moment that the city and the rest of the country, have been preparing for, the reopening of outdoor dining. Here 's a list of things coming on Wednesday (tomorrow): 1️⃣ The curfew moves from 7 PM to 9 PM. Anyone out between 9 PM and 6 AM will still need the attestation stating the essential reasoning for being outside. 2️⃣ Cafés, bars, and restaurants are allowed to open outdoor dining only, at 50% capacity. Terrasses will be allowed to extended into the street as in last summer. This has been extended till August 2021 without a fee. 3️⃣ All shops can open, with strict rules about the number of guests allowed within the establishment based on square meters. 4️⃣ Museums, cinemas, theaters and other cultural spaces are allowed to reopen with strict limitations in regards to the number of guests allowed to enter. Most spaces have gone back to pre-booked time-slots. 5️⃣ Sports stadiums and outdoor facilities will be allowed to reopen, again with limitations on participants based on square meters. 6️⃣ The current limit of 6 people gathered together in public will be moved up to 10. There is currently no rule in place for private indoor gatherings. 7️⃣ Spas (cures thermales) will only reopen to those whose doctored has written a prescription. They will not be open to the public. #deconfinement #phase2 #step2 #paris #parispatio #outdoorliving #patiolife #summeriscoming #warmerweather #parismaville #parisjetaime #backtolife #newchapter #justintime #backinthegame #howtobeparisian #americaninparis #americanexpat #expatlifestyle #expatdiaries #buckeyetobaguette
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