Please welcome guest blogger Mark Kane, a writer and photographer who is the “Groundskeeper” of the website ‘Your Garden Show’. He has a story to tell from long ago in Morocco, some lovely photos to show us, and a special recipe to share.
A French Connection: Cooking Memories from Morocco Read More »
A little French practice today: Our dear friend Henri sends his recipe for the perfect French nap, which you can read in French and/or English. A good read for any power-napper. Plus, Henri’s recipe for curing your own salmon. So easy, so French!
‘Deux Recettes’: How to Take the Perfect French ‘Sieste’, and Henri’s Home-cured Salmon Read More »
Grab your skinny jeans and a chic sun hat, we’re off to the quirky Vanves market in Paris, haunt of the local brocante-crazy crowd and full of vintage finds you may not know you needed. Watch the action with a very French market snack, then make it at home: Crêpes with lemon and sugar.
A Bit of Parisian Theater: The Vanves Market Read More »
Yikes, the French have rules for everything, and especially for social drinking (did you know women don’t pour wine?). Don’t be caught with your glass down–better get ‘au courant’. And, here’s a little something special to serve with that drink, when you’re up to speed.
THE RULES for drinking in France: “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere” Does Not Apply Read More »
Today, a little virtual tour of Fribourg, a charming town in Switzerland. AND, a pasta cook-off! We had the BEST pasta with lemon sauce there. The chef says it’s easy, and I’ve tried to duplicate it (needs work). Will you take up the challenge?
World’s Best Pasta: In Switzerland?? Read More »
…In which I shamelessly contract out my vegetable growing to French gardeners, and we learn to make a quick and yummy Frenched-up Southern Hash.
French Dirt, and A French Twist Read More »
‘La rentrée est arrivée’ and summer’s nearly over—but not quite! Time for a little last minute bistro sitting. We’re dissecting some of those fabulous lunch salads the French do so well: a how-to, plus some new salad recipes from the Salad Queen.
Last Summer Fling at the Bistros Read More »
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What does EVERYONE do on Sundays in the French countryside? We’re off to the Puces! (that’s French for fleas). Every village has an annual Brocante (antique bric-a-brac sale) or Vide Grenier (empty attic sale). Here’s how to find the sales, score some treasures, and explore some beautiful villages at the same time. PLUS, 5 easy pieces: What to do with a Summer Tomato.
Cruising in the Brocante-Mobile Read More »
There are 58 steps up the stone spiral staircase to our 4th floor apartment. Two questions: How do you manage an indoor/outdoor cat—a wimpy one at that—when you live at the top of a château? And number two: 58 steps make one thirsty. Can we teach the French to make Proper Southern Iced Tea?
58 Steps, 1 Fat Expat Cat Read More »
