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French Wine Palace Bargain Bin

The French Wine Palace Bargain Bin earlier this week, went down at the official residence of President “I’m a happy Penguin” Francois Hollande. That monumental (not to mention Historical slice of spendy real estate known as the Elyseé Palace. The bargains were some of the more “celebrated” vintages from the Palace’s esteemed cellar. (And how […]

7Jun2013 | Bicycle Gourmet | 28 comments | Continued

French Life – Yin and Yang

From 6000 miles away, my vision of France was, understandably, the cliché one. The Effiel Tower. Loire chateaus. Breathtaking scenery. Sexy women. Two hour, five course, wine filled lunches on Pine studded terraces, overlooking the Med. (cheese was not part of the dream) And while all of these “clichés” are real, the reality of living […]

28Sep2010 | Bicycle Gourmet | 6 comments | Continued

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