Author: Bruna Franco

Heritage and Culture Through French Cuisine

I am serious when it comes to cooking and baking. If care and the best ingredients are not used, it’s not worth eating. Okay, that’s…

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From Boston to Paris: Embracing the Spirit of Marathon Season

I love this time of year in New England. Not only does the weather improve and the city become more floral, but we also anticipate…

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6 Gardens in the Francophone World to Visit and Celebrate Spring

Spring has finally arrived! Here in Boston, we're witnessing sprouts pushing through the soil, daffodils peeking out, and eagerly anticipating the magnolias in front of…

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Top 10 French-Speaking TikTok Creators to Follow

Content consumption is ever evolving, and TikTok's surge during the pandemic brought about significant shifts. Back then, some people hopped on it, showcasing their dance…

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Mardi Gras: a celebration that brings people together

Mardi Gras has always made a powerful impression on me, like many children in francophone countries. Most children look forward to this day filled with…

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Four Libraries You Should Visit for National Shelfie Day

National Shelfie Day is an annual celebration where people share photos of their bookshelves on social media. It promotes literacy, community, and the love of…

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Alan’s coup de cœur : “ La prochaine fois que tu mordras la poussière” by Panayotis Pascot

There is nothing quite like reading an inspiring book during the holiday season. Setting aside time to read can be a deeply cathartic experience -…

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365 days as an au pair in France

I have mentioned here and there how I came to learn French, but I have never really shared my whole experience as an au pair.…

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Memories of Paris: Rereading Balzac’s Le Père Goriot

Where do you keep your souvenirs? Mine are in my own personal memory book: a dusty old scrapbook filled with unsent postcards, diary entries, and…

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"La rentrée littéraire", a French Classic

For any Francophone book nerd there is nothing more exciting than la rentrée littéraire in September – except la rentrée littéraire in January. It’s a…

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