Soundtrack
Oxmo Puccino's L’enfant seul (1998): A Masterclass in French Rap's Literary Depth
The Poetic Lyricism and Social Commentary of Oxmo Puccino’s Influential Debut
Keith Christiansen
Table & Foraging
Le Viandier: The First French Cookbook and the Origins of Haute Cuisine
How a Medieval Recipe Collection, and a Bit of Fraud, Shaped French Gastronomy and Influenced Modern Cooking
Leaving the US
Why Moving to France Changed Our Lives: Lessons from the Countryside
From New York to Rural France: Discovering the Power of Food, Nature, and Connection
Soundtrack
Suprême NTM - "Laisse pas traîner ton fils" (1998): A Pillar of French Rap
How Suprême NTM’s 1998 Anthem Shaped a Generation and Defined French Hip-Hop’s Social Conscience
Table & Foraging
La Mère of Lyon: Celebrating Eugénie Brazier's Culinary Legacy
How One Female Chef Revolutionized French Gastronomy, Inspiring Generations of Cooks and Transforming Simple Ingredients into Masterpieces
Leaving the US
No Signal in Deep France
What fell apart for me in Auvergne—and what replaced it
Soundtrack
Je danse le Mia IAM The Soundtrack of Marseille's Hip-Hop Revolution
The Soundtrack of Marseille's Hip-Hop Emergence
Table & Foraging
Escoffier: The General of the Kitchen
From Humble Beginnings to Militarizing the Modern Kitchen with Mother Sauces and Peach Melba
Leaving the US
Leaving Education... continued: Letting go of the Grind, Escaping the Spreadsheet Void
After years in the American public school system, an unexpected email from my old principal reminds me of the pressures I’ve left behind and the new path I’ve found
Soundtrack
From NYC to Paris - the World of French Rap
How French Hip Hop Became a Global Phenomenon, with a Little Help from Afrika Bambaataa
Table & Foraging
The Baguette Tradition: A French Staple Worth the Extra Few Cents
Why You Should Always Ask for "Tradition" and What Makes French Baguettes So Special
Leaving the US
Frayed at the Edges: Teaching, Burnout, and the Search for Something More
Navigating a Broken System, Leaving It, Then Starting a Life in Another Country