How to say chopped in French? + gift giveaway

Ann Mah is giving away three advance copies of her new book Mastering the Art of French Eating: Lessons in Food and Love from a Year in Paris. Enter to win here. haché (ha-shay)      : minced, ground; chopped un steak haché = hamburger (the French say hamburger when the burger is served on a bun; sans bun and it's called un steak haché) A DAY IN … Continue reading How to say chopped in French? + gift giveaway

une causette + Win another “prize”…

Jean-Marc ("Chief Grape) will be in New-York this coming March 8th–or during his 2012 US wine tour (Photo taken in Le Castellet Village, at the restaurant Le Pied de Nez – painting by Christian Pieroni) WIN ANOTHER PRIZE (click here to enter this drawing): Today, help me practice The Noble Art of Listening… Enter today's drawing and WIN a telephone call from me (Kristin) in France! (Well, maybe not as … Continue reading une causette + Win another “prize”…

étourdie + Win a French antique!

To win the mysterious French antique, on offer in today's story, simply say hello, here in the comments box + let us know where you are writing in from. After randomly choosing a number, I will announce a winner on Friday. More about the giveaway, in today's story column. Photo by Alison Johnston Lohry (Note to self: next time you post a photo of your person, … Continue reading étourdie + Win a French antique!