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  1. A cruise could be interesting, but would have to really look into how "family oriented" one would be with a toddler. Thanks for the idea!
  2. My wife and I, with our 1-year-old, are hoping to take a week to 2 week vacation sometime in May. We're looking for someplace warm, with a beach, that's relatively easy to get to (we'd be flying out of Geneva). We'd like either an all-inclusive resort or perhaps a self-catering unit. Nothing ritzy, we just want a little peace and quiet, but with the ability to take day trips to explore if we so desire. Any recommendations? We've looked a bit into the Greek Islands, but are turned off because it appears to be time-consuming to actually get to the islands. Canary Islands? Costa del Sol? Somewhere else? I'm sure everyone here has some great recommendations for us. Thanks!
  3. My wife and I, with our 1-year-old, are hoping to take a week to 2 week vacation sometime in May. We're looking for someplace warm, with a beach, that's relatively easy to get to (we'd be flying out of Geneva). We'd like either an all-inclusive resort or perhaps a self-catering unit. Nothing ritzy, we just want a little peace and quiet, but with the ability to take day trips to explore if we so desire. Any recommendations? We've looked a bit into the Greek Islands, but are turned off because it appears to be time-consuming to actually get to the islands. Canary Islands? Costa del Sol? Somewhere else? I'm sure everyone here has some great recommendations for us. Thanks!
  4. No, best to leave the bones in. I suppose you could apply this recipe to strips of breast meat without bone. Easier for the kids to eat. However, leave the skin intact on whole pieces. Keeps the meat moist, but gives a good crunch.
  5. Here's a recipe I've tried in the States with great success. However, I'm not sure if it's the flour or the chicken used in France, but it hasn't turned out as great. I've found the French free-range birds to be tasty, but not as tender. They seem a bit leaner than the mass-produced variety. You might want to try some of the cheaper chicken you find at the supermarche. Chill leg/thigh pieces (breast can be used, too) in a bowl of ice. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken and mix. Use whatever you would like. Garlic or onion salt, adobo powder, paprika, cayenne, any herb/spice combo will do. In another bowl, mix a bit of spice with flour. Coat chicken with flour mix and shake off excess. Heat a pot of vegetable oil to 230-240 celsius. Drop chicken pieces in. Don't over-crowd the pot and do not move the chicken pieces once in the pot for at least five minutes. You want the flour mix to sear, sealing in all the juices. Cook for 15 minutes or so depending on the size of the pieces. Typically, when pieces start to float, they're about done. Place cooked chicken on paper towel or paper plates so excess oil drains off. Coleslaw, mashed potatoes and some canned corn make this dinner the ultimate in comfort food. Good luck. -drewmo
  6. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good real estate agent, firm or someone who can assist us with our search for either gite or hotel properties, preferably in the Haute-Savoie or Savoie regions (Dept. 74 or 73). Not sure if such a person exists in France, but it would be great to have a strong relationship with someone in the business who can help us narrow our search. Thanks for your help!
  7. Actually, we would probably prefer to work the busiest 6 (possibly up to 8) months for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, if we are sole owners of the business, we would want to make sure everything goes smoothly. Second, plans for family would benefit us to have the winter off. You're right that having a year-round place would be necessary for such a relationship to work. Considering we don't have buckets of money, we would need to stay open year-round to make ends meet. If done right, I still believe the banks and government can take their shares, with hopefully enough left over to put a little aside and a little in our pockets. It's still early in our planning, and we'd love to hear what others think. Thanks for your thoughts, Coco.
  8. My wife and I recently moved to France with the goal of purchasing a hotel bureau. However, we have determined that there are additional goals in our lives that we want to pursue - family, music, non-profits. The list seems to grow daily. We believe owning/operating a hotel would prohibit us from realizing some or all of these other goals. One way, we believe, that all goals could be met would be through shared ownership or shared proprietorship of the business with another couple. Of course, the business would then need to support two couples instead of just one, but working only half the year at the hotel business would allow many other pursuits to be, well, pursued for the other six months. The biggest concern would be finding that "perfect partnership." Going into business with family can be a good idea, but also a bad one. Likewise with friends, colleagues or other acquaintances. Does anyone have any experience in such a partnership? What do you think?
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