Duck confit

Let’s try this again

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September 6th 2009
After a somewhat late night last night, my watch alarm rang a bit too early this morning. But it was for good reason because I’m heading to the Louvre. The Louvre opens at 9:00 am and the lines are generally pretty long. Today would likely be even worse since it’s the first Sunday of the month - all the museums are free. But I had gotten some great advice from a few people. There is a little ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more