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    Same old .... almost!
    Louise Luiggi
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Same old .... almost!

    It feels so strange, almost like the nervous, anxious anticipation of our grand opening back in 1994. So long ago, but I remember it...
    257 views4 comments
    The Serious Matter of French Handwriting
    Louise Luiggi
    • Jan 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Serious Matter of French Handwriting

    Have you ever noticed the distinctive style of French handwriting? It's incredibly flouncy, flowing, very feminine, with its...
    2,361 views3 comments
    Keep it in the Family
    Louise Luiggi
    • Oct 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    Keep it in the Family

    We are a family-run business, from owners to staff; we support each other and watch each others backs, in good times and bad. And we've...
    219 views6 comments
    How are we doing?
    Louise Luiggi
    • Sep 26, 2020
    • 2 min

    How are we doing?

    So many of you have been asking how we are doing during these unpredictable times. It feels good to know there is genuine concern for our...
    234 views1 comment
    Pandemic Insights
    Louise Luiggi
    • Aug 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Pandemic Insights

    Its been an interesting month and a bit since re-opening, as we strive to adapt to a new way of welcoming, serving and managing our...
    325 views4 comments
    Apres la pluie, le beau temps
    Louise Luiggi
    • Jul 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Apres la pluie, le beau temps

    We are still here....coming out of the storm in search of good weather. What a blessing to be in a position to re-open. French Living has...
    258 views0 comments
    Lock-Down Diaries
    Louise Luiggi
    • May 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Lock-Down Diaries

    It's tough for our French Living family at the moment, with so much uncertainty surrounding the restaurant industry. Every one of our...
    185 views3 comments
    What Day is it?
    Louise Luiggi
    • Mar 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    What Day is it?

    I look forward to Sunday mornings, because there's no dashing out the house to open up French Living, no rushing to make sure Carole, our...
    77 views0 comments
    An Expression of Love
    Louise Luiggi
    • Jan 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    An Expression of Love

    A place created from love will exude love.... French Living's magic satisfies more than just the stomach; it touches the heart.
    274 views1 comment
    It's Party Time
    Louise Luiggi
    • Nov 1, 2019
    • 1 min

    It's Party Time

    In the early days of French Living, back in the 90's, we were just a little shop at street level. The huge basement was a damp warren of...
    55 views0 comments
    Schools out for Summer
    Louise Luiggi
    • Aug 9, 2019
    • 2 min

    Schools out for Summer

    Schools out for Summer meant just one thing for me; a road-trip through France, waiting for the moment to erect the huge family...
    31 views0 comments
    Fancy a French Apéro?
    Louise Luiggi
    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    Fancy a French Apéro?

    The apéro (short for apéritif) is a long-standing French tradition: pre-dinner drinks with a light bite to eat to whet the appetite. And...
    49 views0 comments
    French Living Habits
    Louise Luiggi
    • May 16, 2019
    • 2 min

    French Living Habits

    You may have noticed there are some things we do differently, compared to other restaurants. For example, we don't give you side plates?...
    100 views0 comments
    It's Chocolate Time
    Louise Luiggi
    • Apr 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    It's Chocolate Time

    The eggs are out in force, lining the supermarket shelves in their bright, glistening foil coats. They come in all shapes and sizes, and...
    28 views0 comments
    We Are Family
    Louise Luiggi
    • Mar 16, 2019
    • 2 min

    We Are Family

    Many people can't quite believe we are not a chain. I suppose we are a pretty rare breed - independent, just the one restaurant, and...
    185 views0 comments
    Did you know? Some Corsican Fun Facts
    Louise Luiggi
    • Feb 20, 2019
    • 2 min

    Did you know? Some Corsican Fun Facts

    1. Corsicans are not crazy about the sun! You won't find Corsicans sun-bathing in the midday sun. They'll be down at the beach for an...
    485 views0 comments
    Come to Corsica - a Holiday to Remember
    Louise Luiggi
    • Jan 31, 2019
    • 1 min

    Come to Corsica - a Holiday to Remember

    In 2004 my book Come to the Table was published, a story from the heart describing my relationship with food and my Corsican family. As a...
    121 views4 comments
    Time to Cocoon
    Louise Luiggi
    • Nov 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    Time to Cocoon

    It's cold, it's dark. Our instinct is to curl up in front of a fire, with a warm drink, fluffy socks and hibernate. Totally normal and...
    26 views0 comments
    Being a Vegan and French
    Louise Luiggi
    • Oct 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    Being a Vegan and French

    Dietary changes have subtly and gradually seeped into the Luiggi household over the last few years. Our daughter Nina has battled with a...
    109 views0 comments
    Our Very Own, Very French, Outdoor Terrace
    Louise Luiggi
    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 1 min

    Our Very Own, Very French, Outdoor Terrace

    The French love their outdoor terraces. They are everywhere….on the narrowest pavement, coating every square, and even in the cold Winter...
    103 views0 comments

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