Notes from a Spoiled ImmigrantThere’s no two ways about it: I am an incredibly spoiled immigrant. There may be days when I gripe about French bureaucracy, bemoan the...
Eat, drink, hike, repeat: A weekend in the PérigordIf you are what you eat, then right about now, I must be fatty duck liver (or foie gras if you’re feeling fancy). And if you are what you...
A Franco-American Wedding Bonanza in Two PartsWhen Nico and I got engaged, we decided that the best way to be able to celebrate with both of our families was to have two weddings: a...
Château de NitrayPicture this: my parents and I on gimpy bikes jostling along a narrow path full of roots, very fresh piles of horse merde, and overgrown...
Rain is a Good ThingIt’s pouring cats and dogs outside (or “raining ropes” if you literally translate the French expression) and I couldn’t be happier about...
From Rototiller to Nettle Manure: Yep, I’m Still Learning FrenchSometimes family members and friends in the States are surprised to hear that I’m still learning French after all these years. “Don’t you...
Please, France, don't screw this one up.On February 29, 2016, I submitted my application for the renewal and status change of my existing visa. It would take 2-3 months, they...
"One snail pizza coming right up!"When you think of French cuisine, what immediately comes to mind? Croissants? Baguette? Cheese? Perhaps fondue or boeuf bourguignon? How...
Loire Valley Daytrip: Chinon and Azay-le-RideauI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a major difference between Europeans and Americans is that to Americans, 200 years is a long...
"He nice, the Jesus."Springtime is here and with Easter fast approaching, it seems timely to share this little gem. In David Sedaris’ hilarious collection of...
