Terra: In France, We Eat Well

… There are a lot of contradicting stereotypes about France I have heard over the years. Sometimes the first thing people think of is how snobby and perfectly thin all French people always seem to be. Others think of the most delicious crème brûlée, bagettes, fondue, and pinot noir. … … The truth is both […]

French Vocabulary: French Meals

… Identify: French Vocabulary: French Meals le vocabulaire français: les repas de la journée The French love their food!  They take a lot of care in preparing meals and spend lots of time at the table to enjoy them!  In fact, the traditional multi-course French meal is so ingrained in the culture that in 2010 it […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … I really enjoyed the dining experiences in the French cafes and restaurants. Breakfast was not really emphasized as much as it is here in the United States. In France there is usually a light breakfast like a bowl of cereal, croissants, pain au […]

Aero: Kelsey Castro – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Kelsey Castro – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … Food and dining…this was my biggest fear about traveling to France! I was really unsure if I would find things I am able to eat, and so I came prepared with a suitcase full of protein/meal replacement bars just in case. Luckily, I […]

Aero: Jason Palmer – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Jason Palmer – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … Two given staples on all dining tables were carafes of water and endless bread.  The French are definitely not shy of their cheese and butter either.  I will say that the food was fantastic.  It simply could have been the aura of being in […]

Aero: Christine Elizabeth – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Christine Elizabeth – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … Food, the French are known world round for their exquisite taste in food and awesome creative cuisine. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to taste what I consider to be some of the best food in the world. I would […]

Aero: Ayla Sandifur – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Ayla Sandifur – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … My food and dining experience was definitely not what I had expected. In America, you eat anything you practically want. Sometimes people wake up and eat what they had for dinner last night. In France, you sit down and eat food that is […]

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Emma (Reno) Bondi – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … The type of food one encountered at mealtimes all depended on the meal, except for bread. Bread is accessible at all times during the day; it is the staple of the French diet (that and wine, arguably). Breakfast was grain paradise. Bread, […]

French Vocabulary: Places in the City – Food and Drink

Identify: French Vocabulary: Places in the City – Food and Drink le vocabulaire français: les endroits dans la ville – à manger et à boire If you want to travel to French-speaking cities around the world, you’ll need to know what things are called. Learning the names of places around the city will give you […]

French Vocabulary: Dining Room

Identify: French Vocabulary: Dining Room le vocabulaire français: la salle à manger Learning to talk about the home can help you communicate your living accommodations to others! This can help you get things fixed around the house, or can help you identify something that you need, or tell someone where you are! (La maison – les toilettes et […]