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
Birchbox France {REVIEW}
Hello, hello! It's no secret everyone loves getting mail, so I decided to sign up for Birchbox last month and am excited to share what it's all about with you. I was already familiar with the concept of Birchbox since it's popular in the USA and I was pleasantly surprised to learn the same thing ... Read More about Birchbox France {REVIEW}
French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Sometimes I talk to myself. It's mostly when I'm out with Dagny in the park when I'm not likely to pass too many people. I practice new French expressions I've learned out loud or pronunciation in general. When I'm outside walking, my head is clear and it's when I do my best work. After a few people ... Read More about French pronunciation: C-word subtleties you’ll want to get right (AUDIO)
Monday Mishmash 1/25/16: A “spring” day in Nantes and a blizzard video
As NYC was getting clobbered with snow over the weekend, I was strolling through the “tropical” city of Nantes wondering if I was in some kind of alternate reality. OK, not tropical by any means but it was 60F and sunny which is quite unusual this time of year. I like nice weather but in ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 1/25/16: A “spring” day in Nantes and a blizzard video
To pee or not to pee… on the sidewalk
Salut! I don't usually post on Fridays but here we are... Also, if any of you reading get buried under the weekend snow, PLEASE SEND ME SNOW PICTURES!! I majorly miss the blizzards of the Northeast and it would make my weekend if you sent me some of the shots from around your neighborhood. Serious. ... Read More about To pee or not to pee… on the sidewalk
Mistakes I made when I moved to France
Are you ever hard on yourself? Maybe you made a few "mistakes" that really weren't that big of a deal but you look back and think you should have done things differently? I think it's only human to feel that way sometimes and look for areas of improvement. I try not to dwell too much on ... Read More about Mistakes I made when I moved to France
French cheek kisses: La bise explained
As a foreigner, you'll encounter all kinds of baffling things abroad. For me in France, la bise tops the list. These pesky French cheek kisses are the norm but as an outsider, sometimes you'll just be confused... and rightfully so. French cheek kisses ARE confusing. ... Read More about French cheek kisses: La bise explained
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