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Animal No. 3 Ella Fitzgerald the French spaniel
The pet shop at Bolougne-sur-Mer was opposite the Auchan hypermarket and …
My French Life – IKEA road trip
I’ve said before, although I love my French life, there are …
My life in France – the neighbours
I don’t want you all getting the feeling that my life …
Victor Hugo ruined my prize-giving Day
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French cuisine – jus(t) seconds from disaster…
Many of you may know by now that I am attempting …
French Onion Soup
A fabulously authentic, easy and traditional recipe for French onion soup …
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