I have been in France for more than one Bastille Day, and my French editor Katie Leonard has, too. She…
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food & drink
Apéro
L’Apéro, or apéritif, is a pre-dinner drink that happens any time you are invited to someone’s home. This is a…
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35 Degrees North Coffee: Exclusive Ooh la la! French Roast
I was recently sent a variety pack of coffee from 35° North Coffee, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ooh…
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Finding the French in Your Community: Carlton Bakery
Carlton, Oregon, is about an hour southwest of Portland. Located in the rolling Dundee hills, this is perfect Oregon wine…
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National Lobster Day: June 15
An Internet search for “Lobster Day” will yield two results: National Lobster Day (USA) on June 15 and International Lobster…
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Being French at Home
My book Ooh la la! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel is about recreating your French memories at home. During…
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