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Bill Borman, Jaíne Mackievicz, Richard Thomas
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From Piggy Kitchen, join us as we travel through France buying antiques! We'll share with you the many scheduled (over 200!) antique fairs, the antique stores we shop, how to ship -- along with the wonderful culture of France!

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  • Bill Borman

    Buyer, restorer and seller of French culinary antiques. Living a life "a la française."

  • Jaíne Mackievicz

    A butterbeliever, writing & cooking with a Brazilian accent. Winner of The Julia Child Challenge | Contadora de histórias de comer, viajante, e amante de manteiga. Sempre cozinhando com sotaque brasileiro.

  • Richard Thomas

    Writing about traveling and buying antiques in France, with Bill Borman and @thefrenchexperience.

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