Margo Lestz's Blog, page 15
July 12, 2018
The Marseillaise: The French National Anthem
France’s rousing national anthem is called the Marseillaiseand was written during the French Revolution...
July 8, 2018
History of Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips. This tasty twosome has been a British favorite since the Victorian times...
June 24, 2018
Hats and Horse Races: Royal Ascot
When you’re in the train station and see lots of women wearing fancy hats and men in top hats and tails, it can mean only one thing: It’s time for the Royal Ascot horse races...
June 11, 2018
What to Eat in Nice, France
If your holiday plans include a visit to Nice, France, I’m sure you’ll want to try some of the local specialties...
May 27, 2018
Margo’s Musings: Moving On
A few weeks ago, we said “au revoir” to Nice, France and "hello" to London...
May 21, 2018
7 Royal Wedding Traditions
In case you haven’t yet had your fill of wedding news, here are seven curious royal wedding traditions that you might not know about...
May 11, 2018
The Curious History of Foie Gras
Foie gras – doesn’t that sound much nicer than “fatty liver?” But that’s exactly what this controversial French delicacy is...
April 27, 2018
Demonstrations, Strikes, and Bossnappings
When the French are unhappy about something, they don’t keep quiet - they draw attention to their cause...
April 12, 2018
Curious French Superstitions
Every country seems to have its superstitions, and France is no exception. France. Which ones have you heard of?...
March 30, 2018
Best of Enemies: Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli
Coco Chanel was queen of fashion until Elsa Schiaparelli rolled into town...
