Category: Living in France
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The Pig Costume
Sacha's selfie in his pig costume, teasing Chelsea. Sacha and Chelsea have been Chez Nous for the last week, a holiday at home. I have enjoyed every minute and am thinking of kidnapping them back…
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Last Weekend in Ardeche
There is something tangibly romantic about driving around lavender fields in a classic French vintage car. Arnelle and I went around Ardeche's back-back roads, where she lives part of the year. We gleaned the orchards for apricots too.…
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Smoothies, Detox and Ice Cream Bars
This morning my children told me we were going on a detox together. When I dared ask, "Who did they mean by "we" and what exactly did "we" have to do?" They started with their plan of action:…
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Pears with Pumpkin Seed Oil
Our Austrian friends, Dieter and Liesolette brought us pumpkin seed oil from their family's farm. The first time I tried it I was at their home, I fell hard for it, and they have never forgotten. The pumpkin seed…
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French Silverware
French silverware speaks of the importance that the French put on food and meal- time. The French have a fork, knife, spoon for every food under the Eiffel Tower. They also have one for every sauce, and believe…
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1988 to Today
A few days ago it was brought to my attention that I have lived longer with French Husband than without him. Over twenty nine years. When I realized I had lived longer in France than I had in the…