“Les Patates Douces” Go South
Can southern biscuits be more perfect? For autumn they can, with the additions of sweet potatoes and a hint of cinnamon.
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You Think You Went Crazy During Lockdown? Read this…
So one day I got an unbelievable call from a reader in California: “We just bought a 10,000 sq. ft. house near Beaune, sight unseen. Burgundy? Never been there!” Here is the story, in her own (& very amusing) words.
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Saving the Planet, French Style
Want to save money—and the planet—by cutting down on utility bills? We can learn a lot from the French, who are clever and thrifty.
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Downton Abbey Jumps the Pond
French châteux had their upstairs/downstairs dramas too, and one château decided to prove it. We went to an amazing château “immersion” experience, based in the 1900’s. Just call me Lady Lynn!
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One City, Two Gastronomic Meccas
Burgundy is a gastronomic heaven, and Dijon is angling to be its heart. Visit with us, the latest foodie destinations.
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Why the French Hate Americans…and Why They Love Us
Do the French love us or hate us? The answer is…Oui. Plus, a great summer recipe for apéros.
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The French Discover Iced Tea, Sort Of
Iced tea without ice? Mostly I learn things from the French, but this time, they need a lesson.
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The Art of the Detail
Peek in a French window or step through a French door to find the real charm of France.
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Amsterdam in Bloom!
Doubles, fringes, parrots, turbans; these tulips are over the top. A walk through Keukenhof gardens.
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Partying with the Saint of Wine
A FUN post today: Did you know there was a saint of wine? And in the Côte d’Or, they throw him a big annual party.
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