Tag: Burgundy Château

A Bittersweet Thanksgiving

Thankfulness and sadness mingle together this holiday, as we try to make some sense of a scary world.
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How to Fake that Chic French Look

Want to look French? A stylish scarf is the answer. Here's a primer on French scarves: why they use them, what they call them, and ...
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10 Things I’ve Learned from Living in France

We've been here 12 years now, and we've learned a thing or two. Here's what's at the top of my list. French expats and frequent ...
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Moving to France: Unexpected Consequences

Who would your friends be if you moved to France? And how to find your tribe? Here's a report on our happy experience.
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Tasting French Mustard at the Source

Ever been to a mustard tasting? We get a tour, and a taste, of Dijon. Plus a recipe for my favorite dish that spotlights French ...
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Our Châtelaine Makes a Paella

When the French throw a big fête, what do they fix? They often steal from the Spanish, and stir up a perfect paella. And we've ...
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It’s Raining Chats et Chiens

We're longing for rain in Burgundy's nasty drought, but let's look at a deluge of a different sort: the many cats and dogs of France. ...
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A French Confection for the Fearless Baker

I've long admired this most beautiful of French cakes--but who knew I was fated to make one myself? A trip to Alsace and a serendipitous ...
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A Rocky Road in Provence

Feel like taking a stroll? Come along, then, with my friend Alix, on her morning promenade. She lives in a divine village in the Luberon, ...
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The French Traveler’s Treasure: Les Gîtes Ruraux

Is it a rental house? A bed and breakfast? No, a gîte is it’s own thing. And it’s the best accommodation value around, and maybe ...
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