The Most Popular French Dish You’ve Never Had
February 3, 2022
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Can you guess what was the most popular take-out dish in France during lockdown? Hint: you'll never guess, and you probably won't see it in ...
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What Emily in Paris Got Right
January 13, 2022
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We have a few things to say to Emily, about her take on Paris and the French
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Boxcar Blues, but Not in France
January 5, 2022
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What is rail transportation really like in France? Let's take a ride.
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A Christmas Tale of l’Amour, and Chocolate
December 26, 2021
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The French love l'amour, and here is a great French love story (and some French language practice!)
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Beaune Throws a Delicious Party
December 2, 2021
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Beaune is the capital of the famous Burgundy wine region, so when they throw a party, there WILL be wine--and an extravagant good time. We ...
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Dining Out, Conversation Discouraged
October 29, 2021
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Have US restaurants gotten too loud? Let's look at the French alternative. And vote on your favorite restaurant background music.
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The Chicken That Flew Around the World
October 8, 2021
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French chickens, Dutch chickens, brined chickens, blue footed chickens...We’ve got lots of ways to roast a poulet. How about you?
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Memories of a French Country Road
September 16, 2021
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A book about one Paris street brings up memories of a certain country road...come along for the ride. Plus, a great new book recommendation.
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The French Adaptive Re-use Cook-off
August 26, 2021
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You too can play this game. Get wild in the kitchen. And these may be the strangest recipes you've seen this year.
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Sober in Wine World? Oh la la!
August 5, 2021
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Looking to Lighten up your alcohol consumption this summer? Here are some mocktails--including an updated French classic--to cool you down. Santé!
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The Magical Mr. Macron
July 22, 2021
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A lesson from the French: how to get folks to get the jab.
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Meander the French (or Italian) Way
July 1, 2021
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A post-pandemic diet has me thinking about the unique ways the Europeans approach walking. With style, of course.
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