1. French press coffee. If you have not tried this method of coffee preparation, it is fantastic. It is also relatively inexpensive (I got one for $16). I think I will turn my drip-coffee maker into a planter. Remember to always use fairly traded coffee.
2. Crepes prepared with- and listen closely here- bananas, confectioners sugar, and nutella.
3. The town of Chamonix and the surrounding alps. See the view from my window at the bottom of the blog.
4. They gave us (the US) the basis for our democracy. The concept that the members of a society form a contract with themselves and their government comes largely from Rousseau, and the separation of powers (down to the names of the branches) as well as checks and balances comes from Montesquieu. The philosophes have their fingerprints all over the declaration of independence and the constitution.
5. Escargots in garlic butter with a good baguette.
6. Our independence. Without their financial and military support (which came unfortunately at a tremendous cost to them), we never would have defeated the British.
7. If you think the French are rude, please do three things. 1. Observe the behavior of American tourists, 2. take a trip to New York City or to a Philadelphia Eagles game, and 3. spend time outside of Paris. As with any place, life is slower and a bit more friendly outside of a major city.
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Very true. I've witnessed many American tourists. But don't forget french jazz music. They took our music and did wonderful things to it, and created some new sounds for us to enjoy. Where would the world be without "Sous Le Ciel De Paris" or "J'ai Duex Amours"?
dude, we saved your butts in WW2!
yes, but we saved yours in AR1!
(AR1=American Revolution 1. Which poses the question, when will AR2 start? and will it be televised?)
merci pour nos butts.
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