It's only natural to feel a little embarrassed when someone points out a mistake you've been making. Whether it's an error you've been making at work or in your personal life, you can't help but get a little red-faced. But something as simple as French cheek kisses? How hard can they be? Well, ... Read More about Schooled on my bisous technique
The French don’t do lunch boxes
Even though I'm not in elementary school anymore, I like packing a lunch (or at least some snacks!) if I know I'll be out all day. The last time I went to Paris and knew I'd be stuck in an office all day, I stuffed some leftovers in a plastic grocery store bag with an ice pack and shoved it in my ... Read More about The French don’t do lunch boxes
How to say the French “u” (VIDEO)
Hello, language learners! How are you all doing today? If you're interested in learning French, I have a new video for you. Read on for my tips on how to say the French "u" sound. Check it out! ... Read More about How to say the French “u” (VIDEO)
From the archives: Some oldies but goodies
Hi guys! One thing I learned from my reader survey is that almost 50 percent of respondents have only been reading my blog a couple of months or less, so to unbury some of my posts from the early days (2012-13) that you might find useful, I'm dedicating a whole post to the oldies but goodies you may ... Read More about From the archives: Some oldies but goodies
Those lovely WTF (Welcome to France) moments
Salut! In my recent reader survey, a reader referred to WTF moments in the comments. I've always thought of WTF as "what the f*ck" but she lovingly called them Welcome To France moments. I love it and never heard that before! I googled "Welcome to France moments" to see if it's a "thing" I was just ... Read More about Those lovely WTF (Welcome to France) moments
Survey results are in!
The Oui In France reader survey is now closed and the results are in! If you'd told me back in 2012 when I started the blog that by the beginning of 2016 I will have posted over 440 posts and written consistently twice a week, I wouldn't have believed you. The time, energy and commitment that ... Read More about Survey results are in!
Are you happy in France?
A few weeks ago, I caught up with an old colleague I hadn't spoken to in years. We chatted a bit and a few minutes into our conversation she asked me if I was happy in France. I thought about it for a few seconds and confidently answered that yes, I was. After 4 years of living abroad, I can ... Read More about Are you happy in France?
A delightful French yogurt cake
When Tom saw me organizing all my little glass yogurt pots the other day (that I keep because they're too cute to trash), he asked me if I was going to make a French yogurt cake. I had no idea what he was talking about, so he explained how a French yogurt cake is a simple cake -- like a less dense ... Read More about A delightful French yogurt cake
A touch of France: Clara en Provence {GIVEAWAY}
If you think of Provence, what comes to mind? Fields of lavender, beautiful weather and excellent wine? Yes, please! Well, I can help you out with the lavender part at least. For a dose of Provence at home, you probably think of potpourri sachets, soap and loads of lavender. And I have it all for ... Read More about A touch of France: Clara en Provence {GIVEAWAY}
A quick favor please: Oui In France Reader Survey 2016
Hey guys, it's time for my first ever reader survey. Oui In France is about 3.5 years old and I figured now is as good a time as any to hear from you. A survey is a great way for me to gauge what's working around here and what I can do differently based on what you want. I'm curious and want to hear ... Read More about A quick favor please: Oui In France Reader Survey 2016
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