Each culture has its own rules of etiquette, some more formal than others. France is one of the countries with rather formal manners. Considering the word “etiquette” comes from the French that shouldn’t come as a surprise. It is not uncommon for Americans to consider the French rude yet much of that impression comes from…
9 Reasons to Eat Like the French
The French are justifiably famous for their food. I mean, who doesn’t love a good croissant, right? Here are 9 reasons we should eat like the French. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. 1. Le petit-déjeuner (breakfast) We might as well start at the beginning. When I first heard that a…
Aging Gracefully ~ How the French Woman Does It
I recently ran into someone I had known years ago and didn’t recognize her. At all. She had had so much cosmetic surgery that she truly was unrecognizable…and not in a good way, I’m sorry to say. As I was driving home later I was thinking about the aging process and how we view it…
Menu Monday ~ French Inspired Meals
Welcome to the first annual Francophile Week here on Life With Dee! I’ve been looking forward to this for months and hope you enjoy it. And what better way to kick off the week than with a French inspired menu? If you’ve never been to France but have wondered if what they say about the…
Slow Down and Savor Life
Last night we met dear friends for dinner. The restaurant is in a charming old house in a little town about 45 minutes away. None of us had eaten there before but we had heard great things about it. We had a truly lovely evening. The restaurant was very cosy and personal. The food was…
How to Eat Like the French
The French are well-known for their delicious food AND for low obesity and coronary heart disease rates – the so-called French Paradox. It seems rather unbelievable that a nation which reveres food and wine would also have a population with an obesity rate FAR below that of the United States. But it’s true. Perhaps we…
Lessons From Madame Chic ~ A Book Review: Part 3
Here is part three of my review of “Lessons From Madame Chic”. We’ve been out of town and it threw off my intended schedule for blog posts. Better late than never, though. Right? LESSONS FROM MADAME CHIC: PART 3 Part 3: How to Live Well This was my favorite section of the book. Taking care…
Lessons From Madame Chic ~ A Book Review: Part 2
Are you ready for Part 2 of the Lessons From Madame Chic book review? Here we go: Lessons From Madame Chic: Part 2 Part 2 covers style and beauty. The French woman’s legendary style was certainly on display when we visited Paris. Sitting at a sidewalk cafe and watching the people stroll by was like…
Lessons From Madame Chic ~ A Book Review: Part 1
I have a thing for books about French-inspired living. I just adore reading about how the French live and learning how to incorporate a bit of that joie de vivre into my own life. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. One of the best books I’ve read on this topic recently is Lessons From Madame…