There’s something about French guys… and you just want to hear what they have to say! I’m often asked what…
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Fall does not mean pumpkin-flavored everything in France
The deluge of pumpkin-flavored everything is NOT alive and well in France. For some of you, that’s probably a good…
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Old lady French shopping trolley carts are chic?
If you’ve spent some time at French markets or grocery stores, you’ve surely seen a few chariots de course (also…
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Why you won’t get fat in France
Will you gain weight and get fat in France? If you’re already an active person and have your eating under control, the simple answer is no, you won’t get fat in France.
Where to buy American foods in France
Sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into a creamy, peanut buttery Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Or maybe whip…
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Do they eat horse meat in France?: Findus scandal
Do they eat horse meat in France? Yes, yes they do. It pains me to say that in all honestly, I’ve probably eaten horse before – but not knowingly. A horse is a domesticated animal and not something I’d willingly consume. But the recent Findus scandal in France has me wondering about what’s really in the foods we eat.
Pics of the month: February Pierre Herme macarons
Tom and I spent the weekend in Paris and had to stop at Pierre Herme for some fresh macarons. The…
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How much does a raw food diet for dogs cost?
Unless you never look at your bank account, you’ve probably noticed that having a dog can get expensive. Vet bills,…
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A peek at a French marche
No Saturday is complete without a walk through a French marche. From produce to fresh cheese to meat and fish,…
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France frozen yogurt shortage: Are you listening, Red Mango?
Frozen yogurt back in the States was one of my guilty pleasures. Actually, I never felt guilty at all. The…
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Castelas olive oil tour in Les Baux de Provence
Olive oil is not the first food product that comes to mind when you think of France, is it? Delicious…
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Living in France: Foods I miss from America
As an American living abroad, here are the foods I miss from America.
Restaurants in France: Tips for dining out
If you’re spending any time in France, you’ll most likely want to eat out at a restaurant. Here are my tips for dining out at a restaurant in France. Know what to do and not do while enjoying some of the best food of your life!
France’s frozen grocery store: My favorite Picard foods
Picard is France’s frozen food store and not everyone loves it as much as I do. For some, it’s a…
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French grocery stores: The best and worst foods
Sometimes friends and family ask me what French grocery stores are like and if they compare to the American ones…
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Dagny’s picks for the best dog treats
If you were to think of two things that dogs love the most, what comes to mind? Going on walks…
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Why McDonald’s in France is actually cool & popular with the French
McDonald’s. There. I said it. Fellow fitness-minded readers, hold on a second before you stop reading. What comes to mind…
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Regional foods of Brittany, France
We’re on vacation this week in the Brittany region of France (St. Malo to be exact), and if you’ve never…
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The goodness of French macarons
No trip to France is complete without sampling at least a few dozen of one of the most popular sweets…
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Raw diet for dogs in France: Why we switched
About three weeks ago, Dagny’s diet got a whole lot more fun for her. Much to her surprise, dry kibble…
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