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People toss around the terms "bun" and "chignon" a lot, but are the two interchangeable? No, actually, at least not in English. "Chignon" is the French word for bun, but in its American and British usage, it's an abbreviated term, originating from the phrase "chignon du cou," or "bun at the nape of the neck." With the shortening and misappropriation of the French, it's easy to see why there's so Read more
Do you know somebody who buys case upon case of tomatoes and spends weekends canning them away in order to get a taste of Summer during the cold Winter months? Or perhaps you have a friend or family member that has a famous recipe for peach or raspberry preserves. Well, take a look at our gift guide for the avid canner, filled with lots of home pickling and preserving goodies. Read more
Kate Moss covered her head from the rain this morning to check in on the progress of construction at her new London home with her husband Jamie Hince. Both Kate and Jamie are home from a recent stint in Paris, where she was by his side during his shows with the Kills. Business of her own brought Kate to France earlier this Fall when she talked up her collection for Rimmel in a few select Read more
Bradley Cooper is People's Sexiest Man Alive! The 36-year-old actor is the trifecta of sexy — he's handsome, funny, and smart! Before he starred in classics like Wedding Crashers or The Hangover, Bradley graduated with a degree in English from Georgetown University. We were convinced of his premiere sexiest when we learned he speaks fluent French, after watching him give an interview on French Read more
Breakfast may be known as the most important meal of the day, but it's also my favorite. There's always something to satisfy my taste buds whether it's sweet or savory, warm or refreshing. Since I love fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, and pancakes so much, I wouldn't even dream of skipping out on breakfast, but I know many people who do in order to lose weight. If calories are on your mind, check Read more
Salma Hayek stopped by for a friendly chat with David Letterman last night, to talk about everything from her family life to her smoking habit — which she kicked after she became pregnant. David asked a stunning Salma about her French businessman husband Francois-Henri Pinault, saying, "What's his deal?" Salma laughed and then said he was in the "luxury brand" business, and she admitted that Read more
Since news of today's iPhone event was made official, we've been anxiously waiting for Apple's unveiling of an updated iPhone. Here's the latest from the event: Read more
I don't like hearing about any languages disappearing, but the idea of French's demise seems intolerable. Fortunately, it is also probably impossible, at least in the near future, but French is a language in decline. Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) is an organization dedicated to promoting democracy, peace, and human rights in the 70 French-speaking countries and also to Read more
What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more
With his piercing blue eyes, impressive acting and comedy skills, and friendly demeanor, Bradley Cooper couldn't be any hotter. Unless, say, he spoke fluent French. This past weekend, the star of The Hangover Part II, or Very Bad Trip 2 in France, came on French TV to discuss the movie's popularity, getting his big break after 30, and the possibility of a third Hangover movie (he said he'd be Read more
