Western Pennsylvania, where I live, has transitioned from summer into fall, and my gustatory cravings have been turning to so-called 'comfort foods'- dishes that provide consolation or a feeling of well-being, often associated with childhood or home cooking.
There was not much TV programming at the time in France. There was only one channel, with a few hours of programming every evening, and kid shows on Thursday afternoon because there was no school that day.
I hope that the human race will ensure that the Olympic Games remain a peaceful and joyous event. Remember, «Le plus important n'est pas de gagner mais de participer» - "The important thing is not winning, but taking part".
Here I was, with an entire month in Paris, a city that I know well enough, but not thoroughly. My goal was to get off the same old beaten Parisian path - discover new places, revisit old favorites, and enjoy things that are not available to me in the U.S.A.
My uncle’s address had allegedly been the residence of Madame de Warens, who became Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s mistress. Thus, I once walked in Rousseau’s footsteps...
In this last instalment of the series, I continue with The Bad. I recently told you about the things I do not particularly like about the US ('The Bad (1)'). Now it’s France’s turn...
Processed foods reign supreme. Meats are loaded with hormones, and vegetables are genetically altered. Of course, things have improved greatly, as a strong 'foodie' movement, gung-ho on organic meats and produce, has emerged over the past few years...
As a French expat living in the United States, I have ambivalent feelings about both my country of origin and my country of adoption. Let me share with you what I really like about both the United States and France.
The place that really stole my heart was rue Mouffetard, in the 5th arrondissement, on which my brother and I strolled with Renée one day, and I remember her telling us about that quaint little street's history, which goes back to Roman times, when Paris was still Lutèce.
Ma définition favorite de « perdre le nord » est « être psychologiquement dans l'embarras le plus profond ». Et c’est exactement cette confusion dont mon statut d’expatriée me vaut de faire l’expérience depuis 1975, l’année où je me suis installée aux États-Unis de manière permanente.
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