Category: Entertaining

Ana, Birthdays, Dogs, Entertaining, Family Life, French Expressions, Hospitality

A Cozy Sunday with Ana’s Family in France

Bonjour !You may have seen today’s story on social media during the week my blog was down. Since most readers missed that post, I’m sharing it again here—this time with a delightful bonus: a charming video taken on nearby L’Île Verte. I hope you’ll read to the end and enjoy this lovely glimpse of our local paradise. TODAY’S WORD: le déjeuner : lunchPRONUNCIATION: [luh day-zhuh-nay] EXAMPLE SENTENCE:Nous avons … Continue reading A Cozy Sunday with Ana’s Family in France

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Christmas, Entertaining, French Christmas

La Canne à Pêche: A Highly Amusing (Economic & Time-Saving) Gift Exchange!

The moss on these rocks is "Christmas tree green" and the sea, dazzling at sunrise. TODAY'S WORD: LA CANNE à PÊCHE     : fishing pole A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse The first gift on Christmas morning came in the form of sunrays. Clear blue skies and warm temperatures meant our extended family would be able to enjoy a festive meal … Continue reading La Canne à Pêche: A Highly Amusing (Economic & Time-Saving) Gift Exchange!

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Entertaining, French Expressions

What to serve our Guests? (and “Bob’s Your Uncle” in French)

The sign says “Open.” Coucou from La Ciotat. If you are visiting our city, why not stop into Jean-Marc's wineshop? Call ahead and he will be happy to see you at Le Vin Sobre  Bar à Vin. TODAY'S PHRASE: "Le tour est joué"     : that's all there is to it, and Bob's your uncle FRENCH SOUND FILE: Click below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce … Continue reading What to serve our Guests? (and “Bob’s Your Uncle” in French)

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Cuisine, Entertaining, Gastronomie, Uncategorized

Whipping Up Inspiration: Lessons from Julia Child

un fouet (foo-ay) noun, masculine1. a whip, a whisk Also:fouetté,e = whippedla crème fouettée = whipped creamfouetter (verb) = to whip; to prepare something quickly; to enlivenun fouetté = (in ballet) a step in which the dancer stands onone foot while making a whip-like movement with the opposite leg. Click to order My Life in France by Julia Child Expression:avoir d'autres chats à fouetter = … Continue reading Whipping Up Inspiration: Lessons from Julia Child

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