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Even Cheese Puffs sound elegant in French: Gougères recipe and post by Ann Mah, author of The Lost Vintage

Our family lived on two French vineyards during the last 10 years, beginning in this 2007 post. Ann Mah's book brought it all back–the sights, the sounds, and the scents–especially the beauty, the history, and the passion behind it all. I learned more about wine reading Ann's book, in addition to details of WWII (like the humiliating punishment for collaboration horizontale–or sleeping with the enemy!). The … Continue reading Even Cheese Puffs sound elegant in French: Gougères recipe and post by Ann Mah, author of The Lost Vintage

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Oh, pétard! The things you hear (and see) when eavesdropping

On Sunday, we took the long way to the beach, enjoying one of the many sentiers, or walking paths–this one fragrant with sweet-scented Scotch Broom! What with the perfumed air and feel of the sea's breeze, it was a sensual Father's Day morning–especially when my ears began to be tickled by a funny Southern French exclamation soon after we arrived at the beach. With that … Continue reading Oh, pétard! The things you hear (and see) when eavesdropping

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The word for cheese + a giveaway!

Enter to win a copy of the excellent Mastering the Art of French Eating: simply name your favorite cheese, right here in the comments box. Bonne chance! le fromage (froh-mazh)     : cheese Expression:en faire tout un fromage = to make a big fuss out of nothing, to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc read the example sentence from … Continue reading The word for cheese + a giveaway!

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cafe litteraire

In the café littéraire meet-ups of yesteryear, old establishments like this may have welcomed book lovers. un café littéraire : Download MP3 or Wav Un café littéraire est un lieu de réunion où l'on parle de littérature, échange des idées, écoute des extraits de livres lus par des comédiens, assiste à des spectacles érudits tout en dégustant un café, ou autre boisson. A café littéraire is a meet-up … Continue reading cafe litteraire

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La Soupe au Pistou

bonne lecture + a newly-released memoir that will satisfy your hunger for France (and maybe even andouillette)

Today's story and photos are by Ann Mah, whose Paris memoir is out now! If you love France, language, and food, you will appreciate Mastering the Art of French Eating! Wishing you 'bonne lecture.' bonne lecture (bown-leh-ktewr)     : happy reading, enjoy the story or article or paper Audio File/Example Sentance: Download MP3 or Wav file En vous souhaitant bonne lecture.Wishing you happy reading.Exercises in French Phonics - read … Continue reading bonne lecture + a newly-released memoir that will satisfy your hunger for France (and maybe even andouillette)

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Public Speaking

Milestone in French

It was a dream come true to speak in Paris at the American Library. Read on, in today's story column. (Picture taken with my camera after the speaking event, as Jean-Marc and I walked back to our hotel.) jalon (le jah-lohn) noun, masculine     : milestone   A Day in a French Life…by Kristin Espinasse The night before last I stood outside the American Library … Continue reading Milestone in French

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