Gardening and Planting Tips for the Charente
For those of you in the Charente who want to absolutely maximize your vegetable productivity, it’s important to follow a
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French Gardening and Planting Calendar
JANUARY Apple Plant trees Apple Prune trees Blackcurrants Prune Gooseberries Prune Pear Plant trees Pear
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Feeding Birds in your French Garden during Winter
The French countryside, towns and villages may seem full of enough food sources to satisfy most garden birds. There is
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The History of The Famous French Macarons
Macarons of today can be best thought of as little sweet sandwiches made of meringue, almond flour and buttercream filling.
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The History of Beef Bourguignon
Hearty and delectable, boeuf bourguignon is famous not only across France but all over the world. It is a dish
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How to stay slim, the French way
10 secrets of slenderness, known only to French Ladies Tourists often wonder how French women manage to stay slim and
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Facts about French Food an Cooking
French Fries May Not Actually Have Been Invented in France In the United States, everybody says “French fries”. This is
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The History of the Croissant
The croissant is the ultimate indulgence. Handmade, with pure butter and a feast for the eyes, the croissant is part
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A History of French Cuisine
French food and cooking are generally considered the backbone and underpinning of many cuisines across the Western world. The influence
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Farmhouses in the Charente
Like in many other French regions, Poitou Charentes’ traditional farmhouses are made of wood and stone. Agriculture was important in
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