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Thank you Rousseau, Alicia, Sabine, Jean-Paul, Gaspar and Collette for joining me today .... We are sharing with the world
In my first book, But What if it Doesn't Rain? ...I worried about everything. The moral to the story turned
I must count the bottles of Bordeaux one more time...there seems to be one bottle missing!
I have been dreaming of a new look and I love Paul Smith Design. Paul agreed to a private Bespoke
My last vacation post…I must be back in France for my interview with Paris Match to discuss my upcoming feature
A selfie for you at my next vacation stop…Hudson Yards in NYC…then on to a late lunch at Bistro Les
My vacation continues…I am in Niagara Falls today…spectaculaire! Not sure I have time for the Maid of the Mist…maybe next
I am enjoying my vacation…the Grand Canyon…c’est magnifique! Now… I wonder where I can find a nice cold glass of
Vacation time! My loyal team is keeping an eye on Bistro G, Auberge G, Chez G Spa and Bistro, Chez
Bonne Fête du 14 Juliet! To my special friends at @chateaudesalpilles @lesejournice @domainesaintamant ….see you soon! G-
Congratulations Peter Sagan on your stage 5 win! I just finished a fresh batch of my Chef G Energy Bars
I am taking the team car for a test drive… off to the races! See you Sunday... G-
Join me for my fabulous Easter Sunday flower show at Domaine G ! Joyeuses Pâques! Happy Easter! G-
Asperges [əˈspærəɡəs] English translation: Asparagus It's spring and although we can find asparagus year round at the market these days, in
By Kevin Murrett BREAKING NEWS Heavy Snowfall Strands  Celebrity Tobogganers in High High Alps HARRISON FORD AND CHEF GENOUILLE PROVIDE
Gaspar and Alisha are visiting Auberge G for the holidays. I am not sure they have noticed the strategically placed
The Auberge G annual Fête d'Halloween blind wine tasting is completely booked! Book early next year! G-
Monday is my day off, however I do not rest. I use this time to research new menu items and
Oh, mon dieu... No jet skis in the pool, please. G-
The kitchen is closed on Mondays. G-
You missed a spot! Just a few days left until the invitation only, Tour de France gala celebration at Bistro
In my spare time, I have been busy baking my very popular Chef G Energy Bars for the Tour de
With 20 years between victories, France celebrates winning the 2018 World Cup. I rushed back to Buffalo NY for the continuing festivities
Fête de la Fédération on 14 July 1790 was a celebration to commemorate the first anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille and the
FIFA World Cup 2018 France vs Denmark 26 June 10 a Jouons au football! Let's play football! G- ps- Go France!
Beautiful colors of spring...the Clematis is in full bloom! G-  
Sieste [sjɛst] Il est temps pour une sieste bien nécessaire! English translation: It is time for a much needed nap!
The menu is set for Memorial Day! Poached Salmon Steamed Asparagus with Egg & Avocado Lentils Rosé Petits Pots de
New towels for my future business venture Maison G Dix-Sept Onze. My Business Manager and Creative Consultant are in the
amant [amɑ̃] English translation: Lover The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has not struck again! He is on special assignment
Radis [ˈrædɪʃ] English translation: Radish Aaahhh....April in Paris! With April comes the freshest of fresh, French breakfast radishes. They have
Châtaigne [ʃɑtɛɲ] English translation: Chestnut My good friends Alicia and Gaspar stopped by Bistro G to ring in the New Year. We
Qu'il neige!  English translation: Let it snow! Happy Holidays everyone! Peace. À bientôt! G-
Seize [sez] English translation: Sixteen A strange coincidence!Room number sixteen and table number sixteen.If you find Bistro G is booked, be
l'automne [ˈôtəm] English translation: Autumn The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! He spent the first two weeks
Abeille [a.bɛj] English translation: Bee I know I have said fear is useless, I even wrote a book about it...but
amant [amɑ̃] English translation: Lover The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! His creative mind brings you a
Temps de piscine! G-
There is never a dull moment in Chef Grenouille's life. This is the dance floor at Bistro G, one of
Our clients appreciate the enhanced dining experience at Chez G International restaurants where cellphones are checked at the door without exception. G-
The famous dry erase artist, Amant, captured the moment I was leaving the Élyseé Palace today, after personally overseeing the festivities for the inauguration
Félicitations à Monsieur Macron et France!Félicitations [fi-li-sə-tā-shən]G-   et ses amis au Auberge G quelque part dans le sud de la France.English translation: CongratulationsCongratulations Mr. Macron
débat [dé·bat] English translation: Debate The elusive, French dry erase artist and creative genius, Amant, has struck again! Amant was brought in to document
Asperges [əˈspærəɡəs] English translation: Asparagus It's spring and although we can find asparagus year round at the market these days, in
Espionner  [ɛs.pjɔ.ne] English translation: to spy It has been said that Mark Zuckerberg covers his computer camera with tape and our FBI
An attempt to educate the consumer spotted at Le Platane a small café in Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, France.... G-
C'est une belle journée! English translation: It's a beautiful day! Enjoy! G-
The iconic Four Seasons restaurant, located in the Mies designed Seagram's building with a Philip Johnson designed interior of landmark status
amant [amɑ̃] English translation: Lover The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! His creative mind brings you a
Coller  [kuh lay] English translation: to glue The origin of collage is from the French word coller an art technique popularized in the early
Photo courtesy of Chef Grenouille's Creative Consultant,  Michele L. Moses.
The Promenade du Paillon in Nice, France is a wonderland for children and adults alike with lush gardens, creatively paved walkways, and unique
It's that time of year again! The 101st Tour de France will be departing from Yorkshire England Saturday July 5th and continuing
The first McDonald's opened in France in 1972 in a suburb of Paris. The Champs Élysées in Paris, one of the world's most
Artwork by my Creative Consultant Michele L. Moses G-
Big news! I received this image this morning and it seems spring has finally sprung in Buffalo, New York after a
printemps  [pʀɛ̃tɑ̃] English translation: spring Spring has arrived in the vineyard, I’m busy tending the vines, walking the fields each morning and
Mode  [mɔd] English translation: fashion My Business Manager and Creative Consultant are having fun with the window display for the giant
G4
As France's most celebrated gastronome, my latest adventures are chronicled in Michele & Kevin's latest collaboration and 4th book (G4) The Aubergine Caper. A few
Bonnes Fêtes! [bohn feɪt] English translation: Happy Holidays! Here's to a happy, healthy, scrumptious 2014! Enjoy! Now, I must get back to
Coucher de soleil  [kuʃe d sɔlɛj ] English translation: sunset I witnessed this beautiful sunset while on vacation in the South of France. After
Reine and Guy Sammut's Auberge La Fenière is a wonderful place to stay in the South of France. It also
À bientôt [ä-byaⁿ-tō] English translation See you soon! As of September 1st I will be in the South of France
détendre  [detɑ̃dʀ] English translation: relax Worry is useless, or so I keep telling myself. My first book, "But... what if
As you might have guessed we are not discussing traditional french hats today. We are introducing you to Béret by La
Chocolat  [ʃɔkɔla] English translation: chocolate Chocolate is the perfect dessert, need I say more? RICHART understands chocolate making and the history of
Moto [moto] English translation: Motorbike If you have ever rented anything larger than a SmartCar in Paris you have probably found parking
“To Dye For...” is the third book of my adventures as France’s most celebrated chef. Previous editions were written and
Copyright Michele L Moses 2013
Chalumeau [ʃalymo] English translation: Blowtorch A Blowtorch is a general purpose tool used to diffuse a flame to apply heat upon an
Chapellerie [ʃapɛlʀi] English translation: hat shop Everyone remembers the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss and that unique red
sans gluten [ sɑ̃ ˈɡluːtən ] English translation: gluten-free My very good friend and Creative Consultant, Michele, discovered she was
coq
coq [kɔk] English translation: rooster When traveling in France you will notice the rooster depicted in a variety of ways, as weather
temps [tɑ̃] pour avoir le temps English translation: to have time Time is the measured or measurable period during which an
The following is an excerpt from my first book, But, what if it doesn't rain? This is a conversation between
flèche [flĕsh] Suivez les flèches bleues. English translation Follow the blue arrows. If you have seen the movie Amélie, you will remember
apéritif [a-pEr-i-teef]An alcoholic drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.You should definitely make a habit of starting your meal with
Souviens [s-ooh-vee-ens] Je me souviens d'une rose seule. English translation I remember a single rose. When I was 7 years
Vent [vent]Il y a beaucoup de vent sur Mont Ventoux!English translation There is much wind on Mount Ventoux!If you ever
lunettes [loo-net] Chef Grenouille egare souvent se lunettes. English translation Chef Grenouille often misplaces his eyeglasses. Eyeglasses are optical devices worn to aid
piscine [pisin] Grenouille a appartenu à la piscine.   English translation Grenouille fell into the swimming pool.  A pool of water suitable
crème brûlée [krem broo-ley] English translation burnt cream The literal translation must not be taken to heart when preparing crème brûlée,
ombre [o(n)br] English Translation shadow 1930 was the year, The Shadow, a very popular radio show aired for the first time and
le- goûter [luh goo-TAY] English translation snack A snack is a light meal, food eaten between regular meals. We never thought we would
barres [bar] Derriere les barres English translation Behind bars Pierre Cardin purchased the former residence of the Marquis de Sade, mostly in ruins,
  trompe-l'oeil [tromp-loey] English Translation fool the eye It is not a new concept, but I never grow tired of the fabric
argent [ahr-juhnt] Elle travaille dur pour l'argent. English translation: She works hard for the money. Money is used to pay for goods & services
somme [sawm] Pour faire un petit somme. English translation To take a short nap. A nap is a short period of sleep, usually during daytime.

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