France has no shortage of delicious food products and great brands. Let me say that right off the bat. But France doesn’t…
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What we can learn from eating like the French
If you mention France to someone, one of the first things that will pop into their head will surely be…
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Culture shock moments at grocery stores in France
You can learn a lot about a country and its people by taking a stroll down the aisles of a…
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5 Popular French foods I don’t eat
Sometimes you try a food and know the minute it hits your taste buds that it’s something you’re never going to have again. Here’s my list of 5 weird French foods I won’t touch.
Morning drinking in Saumur
When I lived in NYC, visitors were always surprised to learn I hadn’t been to the Statue of Liberty since…
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Healthy dessert: Caveman Cookies review
I love finding out about new products and brands through the blogs I read and today I’m sharing a review…
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Healthy protein bars you need in your bag
I’ve been on a bit of a bar kick lately. They make great snacks, are easy to just throw in…
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Don’t make these mistakes when ordering food and drink in France
As a tourist whose French is a little shaky, ordering your food and drink at a restaurant can be a…
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Spotlight on healthy brands in France: Amy’s Kitchen
I love it when brands I know from home set up shop across the Atlantic. Many brands I’d buy all…
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Need a healthy dessert? Meet The Protein Bakery
Everyone’s favorite part of dinner is dessert. Or is that just me? It is a necessary part of every meal,…
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Get baking: My favorite holiday recipes from around the web
It’s not Christmas unless you bake! I’ve been on a bit of a baking kick lately that usually pops up…
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Healthy snack brands you need to try
We’re waist deep into the holiday season and life is good! I’m baking up a storm, reveling in the holiday…
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French Christmas markets and Saumur food and wine show
French Christmas markets and anything to help get in the mood for the holiday season rank high on my to-do…
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Pics of the month November: Wine and regional products exhibition
Hello! The food in France never ceases to amaze me, so when I saw a wine and food show advertised…
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Quest Bars in Europe: Where to buy your fix
Quest Bars have been blowing up the fitness blogosphere lately. It seems like every healthy living blog I follow in…
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Expat care packages are the best (and a holiday exchange?)
Happy Halloween! It’s a low-key day in these parts. Halloween isn’t a big deal here but still hoping to get…
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Dining etiquette in France: How to wow your French dining companion
Curious about dining etiquette in France? Read on and do like the locals do when eating out at restaurants in France.
Baguette vending machines are really a thing
Yesterday’s post about the beach mentioned baguette vending machines and a couple of you told me you want to see a pic of this fancy machine that dispenses fresh bread at any hour of the day or night.
8 Brands that need to come to France now
As much as I love French brands, there are a whole bunch of Americans ones that I wish would hurry…
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French eating habits: How my American mealtime habits have changed since moving to France
After living here awhile, I’ve realized that I’ve changed my eating habits in some subtle and not so subtle ways. And after thinking about it, these changes are absolutely for the better. Here’s how my eating habits have changed since moving to France.
