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• Alsace: Les Marchés De Noël

  

  This January will mark my 9th year living here in Paris. I can’t believe its been 9 years. I’m getting ready to head back home for the holidays (home, where... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Blanquette: New Recipe for Thanksgiving

  

  I had only tasted Blanquette de veau one time before I made it the other night. I remembered a thick, white-sauced dish smothering rice, but I couldn’t quite... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Refusing to Hate

  

  My mom sent me a link to a video that has touched me. Many of you may have already seen or heard of the message a Frenchman posted on Facebook after losing his... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• In the Wake of Paris

  

  It’s a crispy blue-skied November morning. The sun is shining. People are out and about on their Sunday morning bread run, walking the dog, having a coffee at... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Amoureusement Soupe – Montmartre

  

  It’s turned off cool here is Paris. The leaves are changing color. The Indian Summer we were experiencing in September has tapered off and left us with a few... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Spanish Tradition – A Rave in France

  

  Do you know that Paella is regarded as the Spanish national dish? And do you know how good it is?I first had the rice based wonder when I was visiting a friend... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Published: Becoming Madame Memoir

  

  Dearest readers,This summer a kind follower wrote me a supportive email and in that message encouraged me to write a memoir about my experiences in Paris, my... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Year in Burgundy

  

  One of the parts of living in France that I love the most is being immersed in tradition. Wine making is one such time-honored trade. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Eye Prefer Paris

  

  I recently ran into a man I originally met a year ago through some mutual friends, a fellow American and blogger. His name is Richard and he runs a lovely... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Alpes – A Spiritual Retreat

  

  It’s been raining in Paris today. When I read the screen as I type those words it makes me feel like I’m talking about the Asian Monsoons. Rain in Paris spells... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The English Touch to a French Life

  

  I spent this last long weekend in England with two of my close friends. One of the major advantages of living in Europe is the ease with which you can travel... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Mussels: Simple, Healthy, Très Bon!

  

  I had only rarely eaten muscles before I came to France. It was here that I tasted for the first time les moules marinated in vin blanc with shallots and fresh... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Pâte Brisée – Homemade French Quiche & Tart Crust

  Pâte brisée is the all around, all purpose, all season pie/tart/quiche crust that will turn your baked dishes from delicious to delectable! The difference: the... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Exploring France: Saint Malo

  

  Last April, on a rather grey chilled afternoon, I had the off-chance to visit a town in northwest France – in the region of Brittany – that I had never seen... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• An Island with a Burnt Rust Horizon

  

  I’ve discovered many new things during my hiatus from blogging; one of those things is Corsica. I’ve had new adventures, eaten in new places, met some... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• 5 French Things You Should Know If You Visit France

  

  A Guest Post…Who hasn´t heard that French people are very peculiar? In this sense, it´s usual to hear that the French are among the most arrogant... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Why Paris is the Best Place to Learn French

  

  A Guest Post…We all know the benefits of learning a language, and we all know it’s far easier to do so in a country that speaks said language; naturally then, i... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• French Food Favorites Kids Love

  

  Many thanks to guest writer Madoline Hatter for this post!When it comes to French food you may be surprised that many French dishes are things kids would love t... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Prepare for Your Move to France – Guest Post

  

  Guest post by our friend Tracey Chandler from across the Channel.More and more Brits are choosing to escape to France. Be it a retirement destination, moving... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• L’Ile De Ré – A Pearl off the West Coast of France

  

  Across an enormous bridge from La Rochelle, a bridge reminiscent of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay, lies a little French paradise, a Martha’s... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 EXPAT, TRAVEL