french

It’s not easy to learn a new language. Frankly, it’s not always at the top of the list when planning a trip to a foreign country either.  Sometimes it doesn’t even make the list. But if you’ve decided that France…

Even if we don’t live in France, we can still take pleasure in the wonderful cuisine—and without much fuss!  The French take their food seriously. Eating is an act of enjoyment, of relaxation; it is a time to get together…

When it comes to food, French cheese holds a dear place in my heart (as I’m sure it does in most of yours).  There’s something about the texture, the flavors, and the way it seems to go with everything that…

Even though it’s nice to get out and visit the famous sights and attractions when traveling somewhere new, sometimes we need to get away from the hustle-and-bustle and immerse ourselves in a peaceful atmosphere. Part of France’s beauty lies in…

The pâtisserie is easily one of the sweetest ways to enjoy Paris.  These little bakeries are filled with the makings of your wildest confectionary dreams.  What sets them apart from the classic American bakery is that each pâtisserie is marked…

Though I am in no way fluent in French, I do appreciate learning a few new beautiful words every now and again.  Plus, it’s such a lyrical language – one that is easily butchered if you don’t have the ability…

I have been accommodating my pseudo-husband’s vegetarian lifestyle for the better part of 13 years.  It hasn’t always been a pleasure, but I do it because it is the right thing to do.  Just like he doesn’t blink an eye or…

I can't count how many times I have crossed over a bridge in Paris.  I stop and lean on the stone railing every time, both sides, just to take a peak at what I might be missing. I have seen…