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How to Throw a Memorial Day Picnic with a French Twist

Memorial Day Weekend and picnics go hand in hand—and best of all, these seasonal gatherings mark the unofficial start to the summer season ahead. While MDW gatherings are synonymous with American snacks and traditions, adding a tinge of French flare to your picnic promises a delightfully tasty twist. Interested? We here at Taste France Magazine have put together a list of seven easy ways to bring a bit of France to your first summer gathering of the year. Get your picnic baskets ready!

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How to Throw a Memorial Day Picnic with a French Twist

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Cherry Tomato and Fresh Goat Cheese Tartelettes Tatin

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Aspargus Duo & Soy-Marinated soft-boiled egg

FEATURE STORY

Terroirs of Bordeaux: international influence

The essentials

Sweet products

Where to find the best French cheeses from coast to coast.

While nothing can compare to the joys of sampling pungent and flavorful cheeses at an open-air market in France, you don’t have to book a plane ticket to indulge in French cheeses.

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“Santé” is a traditional toast in France. It means good health. Clink glasses but don’t cross over someone’s arm when you do, it brings bad luck

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