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The best tastes of Nice for a budget foodie

Any trip to France isn’t complete without a veritable culinary experience, preferably complete with wine and dessert. While Paris and Lyon have their share of Michelin-starred restaurants and world-famous patisseries, Nice is the perfect destination...
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Why I chose African over French cuisine

So my grand French foodie plan was to go to Marseille to taste its world-famous bouillabaisse, and then share its secrets. I’ve never tasted the classic French stew, and I figured it would be best to go to the source for the most authentic...
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Clafoutis: the perfect five-ingredient dessert

Little-known fact: I had a brief stint as an au pair in a tiny village west of Paris when I was 18. However, it only took me about two weeks to realize that I'm not cut out for the countryside or crying children. The only upside to country living? A...
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Challenge of the cornet: Nutella edition

Birthday week meant I blew off most responsibilities, took uber-long naps and didn't think twice about eating dessert first. Even though my birthday dessert was officially chocolat fondant (think brownie mix right before it goes in the...
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I prefer my meat boneless, skinless, faceless

I've been in a weird sort of forced-vegetarian state since I've arrived in France. Despite passing more than four butchers on my walk from home to work every day, I have only purchased one meat product: a rotisserie chicken. Why? I have no idea how...
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