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All in Good French Time

A little French lesson with some interesting expressions: it's about time.
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A Classic Dish in Provence, Fit for a Fête

It's fun to eat, it's easy enough to make on a week-night, and it works for a dinner party. Here's a French classic French dish ...
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Got a Couple of Feet of Space? Create a French Garden

There is small-space gardening, and then there is no-space gardening. Houses in French villages sometimes have no land---but that doesn't stop them from having a ...
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‘Le Hamburger’ Arrives in France, And They Do it Their Way

'Le Hamburger' has invaded France, and French chefs are taking the idea and running with it. And, Mon Dieu, there are even some surprisingly interesting ...
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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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A Day in the Life, in the Lovely Luberon

Today we travel to Provence, for a guest post. Designer Alix Rico walks around her beautiful village with her much-photogrphed dog in tow, to share ...
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The Artists Among Us

Why the artists have all the best French country houses; a big party; the easiest summer dessert; and the state of French food
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