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Who Was Peter Mayle?
Peter Mayle gave us the “expat in France” dream, and, for many, he represents the spark that brought that dream to fruition.
Dec 13, 20203 min read
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Sunday Q&A - Answering Your Questions
Q&A session - we're talking about favorite travel spots in France and England.
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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Three For The Weekend
I had all the best intentions to make this series a weekly occurrence but, as always, life (read: tedious chores and menial tasks) got in...
Sep 18, 20202 min read
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Cliveden House - A Royal Retreat
a tour of the fabulous Cliveden House - an aristocratic countryside retreat now turned world-class hotel and spa
Sep 7, 20204 min read
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Three For The Weekend
The Price of Desire introduces the viewer to the world of Eileen Gray, pioneer furniture designer and architect.
Aug 28, 20203 min read
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... Of Mimosa and Misadventures In Bormes-les-Mimosas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
I discover tiny streets, cobbled, narrow, climbing steeply, plunging down, uneven stone steps, vaulted passageways, secret gardens...
Jul 10, 20208 min read
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Location, Location, Location – The Allure of Provence and the French Riviera
We arrived on New Year’s Day and, after a hand-over, were left to our own devices in the depths of the incredibly scenic Massif des Maures.
Jul 8, 20203 min read
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Day Trip From London: An Autumn Walk Through Cambridge
"When I woke this morning, I had only one thought in mind: I wanted Cambridge to be a success."
Jul 5, 20203 min read
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Musée Christian Dior, Granville
An incredible way to experience Christian Dior’s inspiration firsthand is a visit to Normandy and
the Musée Christian Dior.
Jun 30, 20203 min read
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Bringing France Home: Five Easy French Recipes to Make Right Now (Part 2)
Dishes reminiscent of a late afternoon snack in a Parisian brasserie, or a seaside dinner on the Côte d’Azur.
Jun 27, 20202 min read
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English Seaside Day Trip: Felixstowe Ferry, Suffolk
Felixstowe Ferry is a teeny tiny hamlet found where the gentle River Deben meets the fierce North Sea.
Jun 24, 20203 min read
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An Interview With Pastry Chef Nina Métayer
Pastry chef Nina Métayer is one to watch. Here we talk about about haute pâtisserie, entrepreneurship, social media, and more.
Jun 23, 20204 min read
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Two Refreshing Cocktails For Apéro Hour
It was first in France that I heard about Grenadine, a red, fruity, almost dare I say, saccharine-like syrup added to many a cocktail.
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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Travel Wish List: Turin, Italy
We talked about what makes a good Italian olive oil, how to bake a great focaccia, and where to find Brachetto.
Jun 16, 20201 min read
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French Cooking: Pancake Purses Filled with Quail Egg and Piquant Mayonnaise
French Cooking: Petite Bourse Froide d'Oeuf de Caille Mollet (pancake purses filled with quail egg and piquant mayonnaise).
Jun 12, 20202 min read
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Musée Rodin - An Oasis of Calm in the Midst of Parisian Tumult
An unmissable destination in Paris, located at 77 Rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement, Musée Rodin is home to The Kiss and The Thinker.
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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How a Study Exchange on the French Riviera Turned into a Career in Luxury Hospitality
I was 23 years-old when I arrived in Nice for my university study exchange. My expat experience began as most study abroad experiences do.
May 26, 20205 min read
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French Cooking: Easy Vegetarian Quiche
I loved the idea of using ready-to-bake puff pastry, a variety of cheeses, and whatever veggies you have on hand.
May 23, 20202 min read
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Where To Eat And Drink At The Ritz Hotel, Paris
A-list celebrities, history, intrigue, love stories, drama, tragedy even, the Ritz has it all.
May 23, 20202 min read
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A Day in the Life of Executive Pastry Chef Angelo Musa
Chef Angelo Musa, Executive Pastry Chef of Plaza Athénée Paris graciously agreed to allow me a glimpse into his world.
May 13, 20203 min read
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Bringing France Home - Five Easy French Recipes to Make Right Now
Missing Paris and the French Riviera, I thought I'd try my hand at making some simple French recipes that I've recently run across.
May 12, 20202 min read
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