Month: August 2014

French Elegance, American Excess: The Ultimate Birthday Cake

When you want a beaudacious birthday cake, the French have a way with chocolate and Americans know how to take it over the top. Let's ...
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Buy Your Own French Village–Pourquoi Pas?

What to do when you make your millions: buy your own personal village in Provence. One man did just that. And the French aren't necessarily ...
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5 Reasons to Visit Beaune on Your Next Trip to France

We're just back from Beaune, a favorite destination. Here's why you might like to go too. Plus, a wonderful novel set in Paris.
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The French Fête: Some Winners, Some Turkeys

French fêtes can be wonderful, or wonderfully quirky. Come along with our neighbors, to a small village festival that was in the latter category. Then ...
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