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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.

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.

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.

How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental

How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Apr 20, 2018

The recent announcement that Paris regulators plan to shut down 43,000 Airbnb listings by June will leave many travelers scrambling for alternatives. An experienced traveler offers tips to help you find them.

Savoring Alsace: A Slow Traveler Goes Beyond the Façades

Savoring Alsace: A Slow Traveler Goes Beyond the Façades

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Oct 10, 2017

Being able to experience the rhythms of daily life in a rural French village is one of the joys of visiting Alsace. Here are others.

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