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Bride at altar
Bride at altar
I Went to a Traditional French Catholic Wedding!
Okay Okay, I know everyone’s thinking “what’s the big deal, it’s just a wedding,” right? Wrong! The reason I am
“Chandeleur,” The Day of Crêpes… and Candles?
Like every day, February 2nd is another day to celebrate France's delicious gastronomy. Unlike every day, crêpes dominate the day.
galette des rois, a round puff pastry cake with paper crown on top
galette des rois, a round puff pastry cake with paper crown on top
January in France: Fête de la Galette
The 1st of January marks a momentous occasion every year in France, and no, I'm not talking about the new
pack of 1664 beer with a no sign
pack of 1664 beer with a no sign
Foreigner in France: My Top Five French Beer Brands
Put down that 1664, it's time to try some other French beer!* Here's my top 5 (in no particular order):
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Donating Blood as a Foreigner in France
Today I wanted to talk about donating blood in France. Pandemic aside, treatments for new and pre-existing illnesses still take
photograph of bouchee a la reine served with green beans and mashed potatoes
photograph of bouchee a la reine served with green beans and mashed potatoes
Americanized French Recipe: Bouchées à la Reine
Are you ready to feel like a damn queen? If the answer is “yes,” you definitely need to try this
Sephora France vs. Sephora USA
If you are anything like me—which you probably are because you are reading this article—you are likely obsessed with Sephora.
Thinking About Moving to France? 5 Things the Other Expats Forgot to Tell You
I have been living in France for over a year now, and let me tell you, expat life is not
Getting Married in France (Twice!)
If you have read the about page you are aware that I have gotten married in France twice (to the
When Someone Says “France:” The Most Popular Stereotypes About France Debunked
Today I wanted to discuss some things that are not necessarily untruths about France, but are characteristic tropes of French

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Salut! I’m Rose.
I’m an American married to a Frenchman living in the countryside of France. I’m here to fill you in on life here, from administrative paperwork to weird customs to underrated places to visit.

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