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1) Madeleines - French Snack Cakes With a History
Author:
Kim Steele
Category:
Food and Drink
Perhaps you've heard of France's incredibly popular scallop-shaped tea cake known as a madeleine and sometimes called a madeleine cookie. They are actually nothing too out of the ordinary - just a buttery, yellow cake and their uniqueness is mostly in their shape. But, as with a lot of foods in France, there is a charming history to go along with the eating, adding a level of delight and interest to each sweet bite.History of a French CakeThere are several different vers...
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2) French Drinks - Getting Your Order Right
Author:
Kim Steele
Category:
Food and Drink
When my husband first arrived in France he went to a bar and ordered two beers (deux bières). The waiter looked astonished and my husband had to insist several times that indeed he wanted two beers. Finally the waiter disappeared and returned a few minutes later with a small plate of butter (du beurre) which he left on the table. We still laugh about it.To help you avoid similar problems here is a list of drinks you might like to order while visiting the Hexagon. And...
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