Table & Foraging
Finding Food Elsewhere
In this part of the newsletter, I’ll explore ideas, recipes and thinking about food that I have found in France and elsewhere. These are take on recipes and maybe not “correct” but tasty.
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Salad Days: Understanding a bit about French Mortgages & Loans
From Steaks to Stakes: A Glimpse into France's Approach to Mortgages and Life Insurance
daily life in france
Teacher Strikes continue today and Saturday
Strikers assemble for a smaller march starting at the Ducal Castle in Nantes
Culture
C'est la Grève: Stikes and Daily Living in France
Understanding France's culture and national sport: the protest.
Leaving the US
Beyond Nantes - finding an apartment in France
finding something a bit closer to how we want to live in a new country
french language
France, language, and the problem with the French
another series of problems with the French language
Table & Foraging
The Ragondin & Other Wildlife of France
With recipes and serving suggestions
american food in france
Yet another list of things to like about France
Of course it's not all bad - here's my version of a slice of life for us these days
american food in france
A Quick Cost of Living Comparison - NYC to Paris
And a little bit about the French city we're living in.
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Visa, Bureaucracies and Documentation
The Bureaucracy is really a big part of daily life in France. Move cautiously.
French bureaucracy
The French bureaucratic death loop
How to navigate the French paperwork trap
Culture
Protests and Their Daily Impact in France
Exploring France's Protests, Daily Life, and the Impact on Everyday Experiences