15.35.a - When the Heat Gets Too Much: French Kitchens & New Beginnings.

In this PAID le Bulletin we grapple with cultural change! The French say "Si tu ne peux pas supporter la chaleur sors de la cuisine." But what happens when the kitchen itself needs to change? +

A Bondir.e founding chef is Manon Fleury, pictured during her time as a chef at Le Perchoir Ménilmontant in Paris. CNN article - Thomas Smith/Hans Lucas/Redux

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Today at a Glance: Your PAID weekly newsletter

Bonjour, my dear friends, both new faces and familiar ones...

I’m thrilled to have you here with me for the first time and regulars, again this week—bienvenue—welcome to our little corner of France!

Un grand merci (a big thank you) for being part of this wonderful family of Francophiles. Your support enables me to continue growing and improving MyFrenchLife™ Magazine and le Bulletin newsletter.

Here’s what you’ll find today:

1. My discussion, “15.35.a - When the Heat Gets Too Much: French Kitchens & New Beginnings.”

2. An update: Creating a rebuilt, re-energised MyFrenchLife™ site.

   Well, well, well, here I am mid-way migration ;) And here’s some techy stuff for those who love this sort of thing.

3. This week’s ‘What’s happening in MyFrenchLife™ Magazine’ - new contributors and articles

4. You can also find the free newsletter ‘‘15.35 - Making the most of France at this time of year: Nancy, Languedoc, & Paris”→here.

Warm regards
Judy - 30.8.2025