Tag: France

Noel au Château

…when we gather up friends and family for a traditional French Christmas. Please join us, and try an easy recipe for your Christmas breakfast, too. ...
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The Ravishing of Dominique by The Italian Policeman, and Other Stories

Live chicken jewelry and a cocky cockerel--fun tales from our good friend Margaret. And if you like hot spiced wine, don't miss this special dessert ...
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“3 Men & A Truck”, Filling a Niche Market in France

So, what do the GUYS do all day in France? Well, there’s wine to be tasted, meals to be celebrated…and then there’s “3 Men & ...
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Getting Up Close and Personal with Dinner

The French are passionate ‘gatherers’ and we join them this week in the hunt for wild mushrooms, an autumn sport in the countryside. Mushroom lore, ...
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Pardon My French: The Joys of Learning a Language at a Certain Age

It’s maddening, it’s humiliating, it’s frustrating, it’s FUN! Learning a language may be easy when you’re two, but after that, it’s a challenge like no ...
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Name that Dish: the Ultimate French Food Glossary

Are you a French gourmand? Then you’re going to want to know about the world’s best French/English food dictionary, free for the asking, by the ...
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“So, why did y’all move to France?”

We get asked this question all the time, in Charleston and in France. Why did we? Would you? Some answers and some musings on what ...
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Futzing About with French Lavender

French Lavender: you do grow it in your garden, don’t you? And oh la la the many things we can do with it! We’re combining ...
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10,000 Yellow Jerseys, and a 100th Birthday Party

Watching the Tour de France this week? Hey, we wore the Yellow Jersey too! And crossed the finish line near the Arc de Triomphe, along ...
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A Sweet History of the Quintessential & Accidental French Tart

This week's blog: A sweet little history of the quintessential and accidental french tart. AND a guest blog over at French-Word-a-Day, a story about Nicole ...
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