Soundtrack
Monday Mixed Playlist: A few French Songs from different eras
A little bit of everything—unexpected tracks from different corners of French music.
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Table & Foraging
Shrimp, Grits, and the French Connection: A Transatlantic Culinary History
How a Southern Staple Reflects Centuries of French, Indigenous, and African Influence
Soundtrack
Messe pour le Temps Présent: 1960s Ballet to the Futurama Theme
a 1967 Avant-Garde Ballet Soundtrack Shaped French Electronic Music and found new life in the Futurama Theme
Table & Foraging
Garbure Béarnaise: A Stew That Tells a Story of Béarn, sort of
A rustic dish from Basque-Béarnaise tradition - with a little Parisian invention.
Soundtrack
French Electronic Music: the Soundscapes in Sequence of Jean-Michel Jarre
Jarre Turned Tape Loops, Analog Synths, and Monumental Performances into a Global Revolution in Music
Table & Foraging
Popping the Bubble: The Dark Side of Champagne
Luxury’s Hidden Costs in France’s Most Iconic Sparkling Wine
leaving america
The Plan for the Year Ahead - Stories, Curiosities, and Chasing More Questions
Food, culture, and history in France we've explored this year —and why I still have no idea what I’m doing (yet).
Table & Foraging
The French 75: A Cocktail with a Kick
From Wartime Artillery to Parisian Elegance and American Prohibition
expat life france
A Holiday Milestone: 100 Reasons to Celebrate
Reflections on Reaching 100 Subscribers, France’s Quirks, and the Legacy of Eartha Kitt
Soundtrack
French Christmas Tunes: Classics & Kitsch Disco Delights
Perfect listening, no matter how sincere (or not) you feel about the holidays.
Table & Foraging
Raclette: The Cheese That Brings People Together
How a Funky Alpine Tradition Warms French Winters
Culture
Hidden Histories of France: The Cagots
Church Doors Tell a Story of France’s Untouchables