Apéro or Apéritif. In France apéro is just short for apéritif. In the USA an apéritif is an alcoholic beverage enjoyed before a meal, in France it is an event and one of the most enjoyable components of the meal, at home or out. The closest concept in the USA to the French apéro would…
Author: Terry Christopherson
I sketch, I paint, I travel and eat, that is what my sites are all about.
Aquarelle, Graphite and Shirley
This has been an interesting, well OK, challenging week as far as the French System goes, but thankfully graphite pencils, watercolor markers, and friends got me through. Last week we returned from five days in Paris with Alexis and Joe. Wednesday evening we said our goodbyes. They left early Thursday morning for CDG and flights…
An Expat’s Struggles With Ordering Food
The stereotype for many in the USA is that the French are not friendly, well after multiple trips to France, and living in France for a year I can say that is just not true. In general the French are so kind and helpful. When we butcher their beloved language they may correct a bit…
5 Days in Paris and Discovering Matt Pencils
As I have said before, the peace and quiet of our rural farm life can be overwhelming, we find ourselves craving the stimulation of Paris, thus we look for any excuse to hop on the train in Flers and get off two hours later at Gare Montparnasse. With Alexis and Joe visiting we had a…
Off Again to Paris
Off again to Paris, I love the sound of that. One of the perks of living in France is that Paris is just a quick train ride away. With Alexis and Joe visiting we are off for a few days in Paris – I am already looking forward to un café demain matin. Earlier in…
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