Buckwheat Galettes and Dessert Crepes (Recipes)
Monday, February 6th, 2012
First, I’d like to say it’s cold in Paris right now. Very cold. This weekend we went to have a look at the green booksellers’ stands along the Seine. “Bouquinistes” have been selling old books, magazines, posters, etc. along the riverbanks for centuries and since 1991 the “boxes” have been classed as a UNESCO World [...]
Best of 2011: My Favorite Foodie Finds (Paris)
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Like I said in the 1st post in this series (on Berlin), 2011 was filled with lots of foodie adventures. I made some fun discoveries traveling, yet many of my favorite finds were right here in Paris. From restaurants and wine bars to markets and vegetables, here are my top picks for the year. Favorite [...]
Mardi Gras Crêpes (Recipe)
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
It’s Mardi Gras! While Halloween may be underplayed in France, Mardi Gras certainly isn’t. A tradition stemming largely from the Middle Ages, children and teenagers (and even some adults) giddily dress up in all kinds of colorful costumes for a day of festive revelry. No trick-or-treating or candies for this celebration; instead, French tradition calls [...]
