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Bébé Loves Boudin

Modern life seems to have turned a lot of US parents into short order cooks for fussy young eaters. Not in France! French kids amaze—they ...
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Contemplating Charlie

A week after the French massacres, trying to think through the unthinkable.
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Of Candles and Crepes: “La Chandeleur”

A luminous and delicious French holiday: "La Chandeleur". Lighten up the dark mid-winter with this fun family feast day, that brings prosperity along with it. ...
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A French Holiday Tradition Worth Adopting

Your secret weapon for drop-in guests, brunches, or a fun lunch: whip up this quick French holiday tradition.
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Lyon’s Bright Idea

Yikes, air fares are up! So grab a bargain fare and go to France in early December, to catch what is surely the most dazzling ...
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Stuffing your Leftover Turkey into a Food Riddle

It's a baby, a puff, a volcano--what is this international dish that inspires so many names?
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Some Common French Expressions You May Be Using Incorrectly

Lose those antiquated expressions from French class, and speak like a native.
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Shabby and Shiny Chic in a French Village

In most villages in our area, there are two very different groups: the French farmers, who have always been here and still work the land; ...
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How to Buy a House in France, Part 3

Take a fantasy shopping trip today in southern Burgundy. And give some thought to what would, and should, be on YOUR wish list if you ...
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The Twilight of the Decade

A very special post today, about big, bittersweet changes going on at the château...
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