Lupin around Paris
If you’re anything like me, you 1) Miss Paris terribly 2) Breathlessly watched all 5 episodes of Lupin on Netflix already. Inspired by the character…
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Paris in the winter
I am off to Paris, finally, and will be back with reports of all the latest and greatest. I am most excited for snow and…
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In an olive garden
I took a detour to an olive garden (not that kind of Olive Garden!) while I was in Provence so, I thought I would share…
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We will always have Paris
One of my treasured old books, a well-worn edition of The Favorite Restaurants of an American in Paris, published in 1966, states: “Next to the…
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Lemon and bergamot madeleines
Madeleines – what can I say that has not been said or famously written about them before? Madeleines are a French classic, and they are…
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Windows on Provence
I always enjoy Georgeanne Brennan’s writings on her life in Provence and the cooking that it has inspired. You may have also heard about her…
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French things: Filt net tote
Welcome to a new series for 2018, aptly and simply named: French things. This is where I share my favorite little French bits & pieces,…
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Holiday desserts of the world
Less than a week to go before Christmas and, if you need some extra inspiration, here are some of my favorite desserts to make and…
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Why Provence?
“My first impression of Provence was smell – a mixture of orange blossoms, lavender, and rosemary,” wrote Olga Carlisle in 1969. The allure of the…
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Provençal Classics: Fraises au vin rose
Strawberries & rose, what could be a more summery combination? (or while we wait for summer to actually get here..) This is a beautiful summer…
