tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1788080 2013-05-16T13:12:27-07:00 A South Carolinian’s beau-dacious new life in a medieval château, with recipes TypePad SouthernFriedFrenchhttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c01910234a13c970c 2013-05-16T13:12:27-07:00 2013-05-17T05:43:47-07:00

We make an unusual purchase at a village flea market which causes a stir. Not much of a bargain, but a real French experience. Plus, my favorite new cooking tip. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/7D9BsgBeDeY" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/05/the-pigeons-go-to-the-puces.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c01901bde1eee970b 2013-05-09T05:27:37-07:00 2013-05-09T08:18:25-07:00

Something really special this week: best selling author Olivier Magny has a new book out, just this week, that you're going to love--and we've got all the scoop in this exclusive interview.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/6t4kMvuR9xo" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/05/olivier.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017eea8008db970d 2013-05-02T05:10:00-07:00 2013-04-30T08:08:31-07:00

A fat-free dessert sauce? You'll be over the moon if you love caramel, as the French do. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/b8MeGGASJgU" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/05/tweaking-a-famous-french-sauce.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017eea3631c1970d 2013-04-26T07:33:36-07:00 2013-04-27T05:42:22-07:00

Ever dreamed of renovating a French farmhouse, maybe even with some guest rooms to rent out? In today's guest post, here's one couple who did, and their story. Plus, a French recipe that's as fresh as spring.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/3QDxyRpH9DA" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/04/jan-williamson.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017eea4c3449970d 2013-04-18T15:02:37-07:00 2013-04-18T15:02:14-07:00

Over 70% of French restaurants now serve industrial, pre-packaged food. Can this cuisine be saved?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/iiRtlbibeaQ" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/04/is-french-cuisine-in-a-downward-spiral.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017ee9d6da45970d 2013-04-11T09:25:32-07:00 2013-04-11T09:25:32-07:00

My beloved step-daughter Suzanne is a busy executive who likes to start the day early with coffe in a giant round coffee cup that looks a bit like something out of Alice in Wonderland, filled to the brim. If you’re American, chances are you sip your way through the morning too, from a super-sized mug. Coffee and tea fuel the day in Europe too, but they’re taken differently in each country. The Italians knock it back in shots, standing up. The Brits sip tea off and on during the day, as a sort of comfort. The French, as readers of...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/0f9zUF3S1zA" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/04/coffee-tea-the-fuel-of-europe.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017ee9a69464970d 2013-04-05T05:27:14-07:00 2013-04-05T05:26:58-07:00

No, we’re not talking bondage here. We’re talking about the eternal French fascination with the moody colors of winter. The French are quite chic until cold weather descends---then a certain uniform takes over. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/BkoVE8jcjEc" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/04/50-shades-of-gray-or-how-to-dress-like-a-parisian.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017d425b097c970c 2013-03-28T12:45:03-07:00 2013-03-28T12:44:22-07:00

I'm publishing a book---as many of you know, as you are contributors! Time to choose a cover now. Your input is needed: please pick your favorite from two very different ones.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/HTbteP_RYaM" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/03/judging-the-book-cover-which-will-you-choose-1.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017c37f4d76b970b 2013-03-21T13:36:20-07:00 2013-03-22T06:46:43-07:00

This week, a trip to the Mediterranean, an inspirational moment, and a French lesson for you as well. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/5QXL33uL1pU" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/03/a-peaceful-interlude-in-the-south-of-france.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0105365b2c1c970c017c37907579970b 2013-03-14T10:49:30-07:00 2013-03-14T10:48:52-07:00

The French do some things incredibly well, other things badly. The same is true in the US and UK---but they are often very different things. Here, with the help of some expat friends, is a subjective list of what they each totally get---and just don't get.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernFriedFrench/~4/fiW9eI_iYjE" height="1" width="1"/>

Lynn McBride http://www.southernfriedfrench.com/blog/2013/03/they-just-dont-get-it-1.html