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In France, Doing a Reverse Julia Child

In France, Doing a Reverse Julia Child

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Oct 9, 2018

When an Alsatian butcher handed me a free pork shoulder, I didn’t know what to do with it. But I wasn’t about to let it go to waste.

Sniffing Out a Restaurateur’s Cheesemonger

Sniffing Out a Restaurateur’s Cheesemonger

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Oct 6, 2018

A cheese store worth a detour is just a quick hop from Vichy, France, famous for its thermal waters, Art Deco buildings and role in World War II history.

In Alsace, Elevating a Once-Scorned Grape to a New Status

In Alsace, Elevating a Once-Scorned Grape to a New Status

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Sep 28, 2018

When does a Sylvaner not look or taste like a Sylvaner? The winemakers at Domaine Armand Hurst, in Turckheim, have an answer to that riddle.

Eating Like a Grape Picker in Alsace

Eating Like a Grape Picker in Alsace

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Sep 28, 2018

The harvest is a festive time, with celebrations in wine-producing villages and food stores offering seasonal concoctions. I tried my hand at baeckeoffe.

How to Spot An Airbnb Guest Who Has Something to Hide

How to Spot An Airbnb Guest Who Has Something to Hide

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Sep 16, 2018

When vetting people who want to rent your home, make sure to ask the right questions and pay attention to all the signals.

Why and How to Visit Verdun

Why and How to Visit Verdun

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Sep 13, 2018

With underground forts and a vast, high-tech, museum, the century-old Verdun battlefield offers lessons for today. Here’s how to structure a brief visit.

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