Culture
Chocolate: Belgian versus Swiss
According to The Daily Meal, Americans buy 58 million pounds of chocolate in the 7 days leading up to Valentine’s Day. But where does all…
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La Chandeleur
Sunlight, abundance, celebration. Not words you typically associate with February. And while February 2 is Groundhog Day in the US, a day when we check…
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Recipe Round-up: Les Bûches de Noël
If you attend a dinner in France for Christmas, it is likely you will be served a bûche de Noël for dessert. Bûches de Noël…
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Recette de soupe de champagne (Champagne "Soup" Recipe)
Vin chaud (hot mulled wine) might be the most-thought-of alcoholic drink this time of year but what if you wanted to do something different? Look…
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A Taste of Québec: Poutine Tasting at the Center
On October 30 the French Cultural Center hosted a poutine-tasting event for our members of the Center. Following an educational workshop on the differences between…
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Flavors of a French Fall: Recipes from Alsace-Lorraine
The gastronomy of Alsace-Lorraine, a region in Northeast France, is perfect for this time of year! The ingredients and dishes conjure comfort food galore to…
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Favorite movies for French learning
Looking for ways to keep up your French this summer? Check out our recommended movies for French learners!
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Summer Vacation à la française!
The summer heat wave, known as la canicule in French, is here (note: I am not complaining; winter lasts too long in Boston!). If we’re…
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Festival d'Avignon
Sur le pont d’Avignon/ On y danse/ On y danse Perhaps these song lyrics sound familiar to you from your childhood (or a beginner French…
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La Fête nationale / Bastille Day
Each year, French people all around the world celebrate la Fête nationale on July 14, which they often call le quatorze juillet. This French national…
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