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Recette / Recipe

Tarte Tomate : that seasonal French recipe you love and have been asking for!

I know this tomato picture is crooked. Just tilt your head and carry on. A good recipe awaits you! TODAY'S WORD: cocher (ko-shay) verb   : to check off, to tick (off); to score cocher la bonne réponse = to check the correct answer A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse (Note: The following story was written in the fall of 2007.) The … Continue reading Tarte Tomate : that seasonal French recipe you love and have been asking for!

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Bilingual Story, mother-in-law, Recette / Recipe

Rondelle + Recipe everyone’s asking for! My Mother-in-Law’s Summer Pizza!

Michèle-France's Pizza d'Ete. Summer Pizza. TODAY'S WORD: une rondelle     : slice Note: rondelle, in this sense, is used for slices of tomato, zucchini, lemon, sausage etc. Careful not to ask for a rondelle de pizza! Instead, ask for une part de pizza. ECOUTEZ – hear Jean-Marc pronounce today's word and read his mother's recipe. First, listen to the soundfile, then check the text (in … Continue reading Rondelle + Recipe everyone’s asking for! My Mother-in-Law’s Summer Pizza!

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Marriage

se chamailler

Who could argue with a man in a dress? Not when he's repairing the front door! P.S. Would anyone like to explain just what kind of robe this is? There's a specific word for it–can you guess it? Comments welcome here, in the coin commentaires.  Your comments on GMOs or genetically modified food were fascinating and educational. Thank you so much for taking the time … Continue reading se chamailler

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