american food in france
Work-Life Balance Can Also Be Inconvenient
I can't keep track of all holidays here, but it's not all
Keith Christiansen
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French Music: Moderat Concert at the Palais Royal under construction
A great electronic concert in an amazing space, one of a handful of concerts livestreamed from the Grand Palais in Paris during its restoration.
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French Cooking: Braised Poitrine or pork belly
This cut is wholly different in France vs. the US, but easy prep and slow cooking makes a truly flavorful dish
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Anthony Bourdain's "Don't Eat Before Reading This"
Not really about France, but an essential read for anyone into food
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French Music: "La Nouvelle" by Bertrand Belin, 2022
Bertrand Belin is a beautiful oddity whose songs chase the pulse as if you would like to dance but stand undecided at edge of the dance floor.
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French Recipe: P'tit Rougail Sauce
A cultural addition from the island of Réunion that has become a part of French cuisine
urban vs. rural
The Rooster, the Frog, and the City People Who Sued Them
How France’s “Sensory Heritage” law became a battle cry for the countryside
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French Music: "Écoute-moi camarade" by Mohamed Mazouni, 1969.
Songs of love and advice from the Algerian diaspora in France
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French Recipe: Simplified Traditional Cassoulet
This hearty dish can get as simple or as fancy as you want, depending on what you want to use.
culture
France's unknown territories
At the same time as the "discovery" of America, much was unknown about France itself.
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French Music: Johnny Hallyday, the French Elvis
Friend of presidents with a 50 year singing career, Hallyday was a force in France
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French Music: Jacqueline Taïeb "Le coeur au bout des doigts"
a popular, but under appreciated yé-yé singer