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Is French Cuisine in a Downward Spiral?

Over 70% of French restaurants now serve industrial, pre-packaged food. Can this cuisine be saved?
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Coffee & Tea, the Fuel of Europe

My beloved step-daughter Suzanne is a busy executive who likes to start the day early with coffe in a giant round coffee cup  that looks ...
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50 Shades of Gray, or How to Dress Like a Parisian

No, we’re not talking bondage here. We’re talking about the eternal French fascination with the moody colors of winter. The French are quite chic until ...
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Judging the Book Cover: Which Will You Choose?

I'm publishing a book---as many of you know, as you are contributors! Time to choose a cover now. Your input is needed: please pick your ...
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A Peaceful Interlude in the South of France

This week, a trip to the Mediterranean, an inspirational moment, and a French lesson for you as well.
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They Just Don’t Get It…

The French do some things incredibly well, other things badly. The same is true in the US and UK---but they are often very different things. ...
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A Healthy System: French Medical Care

Is French health care better than in the states? And what to do about health insurance if you're an expat? Plus we're discussing "The Bitter ...
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An Oxymoron? A Fast French Dinner Party

Multiple courses, wines, French cuisine---can we possibly turn out a French dinner party without spending a week in the kitchen? It takes a French cook ...
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Voulez-vous être Parfumée?

Join us to learn some French terminology for perfume, tour a perfume factory, and even meet a very fragrant, naughty cat....
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What IS it with Those Perfect French Kids?

A new book by an American expat explains why and how French children are so well-behaved. Do we agree? Do you? Tune in and find ...
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