la confiture

If this Bollenoise* façade was jam-colored, what flavor would that be? What is your favorite jam or spread (Nutella, chestnut purée… or just plain ol' beurre?) for your morning toast? Leave your answers in the comments box. *from the southern French town of Bollène. la confiture (kohn-fee-tyur) noun, feminine  1. jam Audio File: Hear the French word confiture in the following example sentence: Download MP3  … Continue reading la confiture

frapper

Door curtains add to the charm of Provence (here, in Mirabel aux Baronnies)… more about doors in today's story column. All photos & text © Kristin Espinasse Next Meet-up! If you are near Houston on 03/25 and 03/26, you are very welcome to join Jean-Marc for one of his wine tastings  frapper (frah-pay) verb  1. to knock, to slap, to hit, strike; to make an impression … Continue reading frapper