Alliance Française DuPage, Inc. - P.O.Box 3992 - Naperville, IL 60567 - USA
Mini-Zooms
About Mini-Zooms
AF DuPage continues a new concept – the mini-Zoom session – a 20 minute focused presentation on a French-themed subject.
Most sessions will take place on Thursday afternoons promptly at 12:30 pm, a perfect midday break to add some French culture into your schedule.
The topics and presenters will vary. Most will be conducted in English, but we may add some French language mini-Zooms into the mix. Zoom links are reserved for AF DuPage members and will be sent out the day before the session. Visit our Membership page to join or renew your membership.
Do you have a great idea for a mini-zoom? We would love to hear about it. Please contact us at afdupage@gmail.com with your ideas.
MARK TWAIN AND JOAN OF ARC; WHAT'S THEIR CONNECTION?
Thursday, August 21 from 12:30 - 1:00 PM on Zoom
Presented by Paul Herbert
While visiting Mark Twain’s home in Hartford, CT, last year, I was surprised to find a book in the gift shop by the celebrated American story-teller on Joan of Arc entitled
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc. Of course, Joan and Twain were not contemporaries, so how could this be? I bought and read the book and learned much about both of them which I will share with AFD members.
online cooking demo: Cold Watercress Soup
Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 am CT on Zoom
Cold Watercress Soup
Summer days in August require some creativity when thinking of meal options. This cold watercress soup fits the bill perfectly - a refreshing dish that is simple to prepare, yet oh so delicious.
Join Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman online for a demonstration on how to prepare your new favorite summertime soup.
Program duration: about 30 minutes
Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman would like to sincerely thank all the AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members who have joined them over the past 5 years for our monthly online cooking and baking demonstrations. Your dedicated participation, insightful questions, and positive feedback have helped to create a wonderful culinary community!
The recipe will be posted at https://afdupage.com/recipes .
For AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members only.
AF DuPage members do not need to pre-register for this event.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the event to all AFD members.
For AF du North Shore members only, please send an RSVP request to
Soirée en Blanc
Saturday, September 6 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, IL
8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL along the Fox River about 1/4 mile north of RT 64. (Map)
The Chicago Northern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) has been organizing the Soirée en blanc since 2019. The DuPage chapter of the Alliance Française has always had a good turnout for this event.
The event is both a potluck and a byob. AATF pays the rental fees for both the pavilion reservation and the beer and wine permit (not to sell, just to byob). There are traditional picnic tables in the pavilion and nice restrooms within walking distance. Electric outlets are available for crock pots, etc.
You may bring food to share with your table, your group, or with all. Everyone dresses all in white, but food can be any color! There will be one or two mixer activities.
There is parking about a 5-6 minute walk from the pavilion. No need to bring tables and chairs. We provide white plastic table cloths and simple centerpieces, but participants are free to bring any fancier things for their table as well.
Registration and Fee Payment
Advanced registration and payment of the registration fee online is preferred using the link below. However, you may mail a check or pay the fee at the event.
Contact info:
Martha Behlow
cell 630-688-3693
online baking demo: Lacey Tuiles and Craquants
Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 am CT on Zoom
Pistachio, Hazelnut, and Honey Lacey Tuiles and Craquants
In your culinary travels, you may have seen lacey tuiles as an accompaniment to a special dessert. The same ingredients can be used for a crisp cookie called a craquant.
Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman have enjoyed this type of craquant cookie for many years when traveling in the Dordogne region of France. They look forward to sharing their versions of both recipes using pistachio, hazelnuts, and honey.
Program duration: about 40 minutes
Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman would like to sincerely thank all the AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members who have joined them over the past 5 years for our monthly online cooking and baking demonstrations. Your dedicated participation, insightful questions, and positive feedback have helped to create a wonderful culinary community!
The recipe will be posted at https://afdupage.com/recipes .
For AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members only.
AF DuPage members do not need to pre-register for this event.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the event to all AFD members.
For AF du North Shore members only, please send an RSVP request to
Federation of Alliance Françaises USA Featured Events
Indulge your love of French from the comfort of your home by attending online events. Talks on a variety of intriguing subjects are available from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA as well as AF chapters from across the United States. Many events are free for AF members and available to non-members for a small charge.
View a list of upcoming events at AF network's free online national events.
Links to recordings of past events can be found on YouTube.
