Culture
WTF is going on with snap Elections in France?
Understanding the 2024 French Legislative Elections Amid Rising Far-Right Influence
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French Music: "Ça plane pour moi" by Plastic Bertrand, 1977
The First French Punk Song: Industry pros create a pop-punk smash hit that epitomized the era
Table & Foraging
French Food: Sandwiches & Everyday Food
The French eat an extraordinary number of sandwiches
Culture
Why the French are planning a “shit flashmob” protest ahead of the Olympics
whether or not it really happens, the idea has been incredible popular.
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French Music: Françoise Hardy - Tous les garçons et les filles
The iconic singer who redefined French pop died on June 11th
Table & Foraging
French Recipe: Steak Tartare
a bistro classic with an uncertain history and very certain opinions
Culture
Eating Zoo Animals: A Paris Christmas Dinner Menu from 1870
A Famous Chef Turned Zoo Animals into Haute Cuisine During the 1870 Siege of Paris
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French Music: Chagrin d'Amour – “Chacun fait (c'qui lui plaît)”
“Everyone does (what they please)” - Insomnia and a rapping prostitute form the core of this hit from 1981
Table & Foraging
French Recipe: Pâté de Campagne de Grand-Mère
It works for almost anything, but taking your time is the key to making this classic French pâté
Culture
Marijuana Legalization: A Tale of Two Cities – New York vs. France
Navigating the Complex Marijuana Laws in New York and France
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French Music: L’aventurier” (The Adventurer) by Indochine
Popular French New Wave Band's tribute to a pulp fiction hero
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Swimming Through Sound: French Duo UTO and the Depths of Electronic Pop
Exploring UTO's Philosophical Spin on Retro Electronica with Their Track "À la Nage" 2022