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Back in Burgundy, But Where is ‘Home’?

The ex-pats weigh in: What's it like leaving your native country? You may love it, but will it ever be home? It's complicated...
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Grab ‘les baskets’ for the Most Beautiful Walk in the World

The Most Beautiful Walk--where would yours be? Grab your 'baskets' (the French word for tennis shoes) and try this one. Promise you won't be disappointed. ...
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Crossing the Border: French ‘Glace’ vs. Italian Gelato

Warning, ice cream porn alert. Creamy scrumptious gelato or yummy French ice cream? And just how do they differ? Plus we've stolen some ideas from ...
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The Incomparable Nice Market, a Virtual Visit

Grab your shades, your market basket, and your coolest casual threads. We're off to the Nice market to pick up some flowers and veggies, and ...
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In Paris, Renovating a Residence, and A Recipe

David Lebovitz, beloved Paris blogger, author, and pastry chef, is having a bad week. And, he's abandoned a recipe that's well known for misbehaving. David, ...
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Hard-core Locovore: Where to Eat Now in Charleston

We're back in Charleston for a visit, where the country's best chefs vie for your attention. So what's the must-go spot du jour for in-the-know ...
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The Missing French Pastry

I'm still in the states this week. So can we make a delicious guilt-free doughnut that will trick you into thinking it's the real thing, ...
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Keeping it Clean in France

'The Help' in Burgundy is not quite the same as it is in Charleston. Another small lesson in French culture for us interlopers. In the ...
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The BEST Way to Learn French

Is your college French rusty? French lessons lagging? Time to sharpen up that brain. There will be a new book on the subject to guide ...
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French ‘On the Pillow’: The Language of Love, or Not

This one is for couples who are learning a language together. A good idea, but you may need some advice, or even a bit of ...
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