This book was a gem! As a self-proclaimed kale lover and bonafide Francophile, I was so excited to happen upon this book that seemed to marry these distinct interests of mine. What I didn’t expect was for the book to be so intensely relatable on a more personal level. As I prepare to get married and move to another country (where I only vaguely speak the language) this year, I connected so closely to Kristen’s explanation of floundering and learning in a brand new culture and community. It gives me hope to know that an expat without a plan can find such purpose in a new place. I checked this copy out from the library, but I might need a purchase a copy as a confidence booster in my new home...plus all those recipes sound delicious!