The Tomato Knife

From Culture to Cooking: Discovering Life in France

The Author

I grew up covered in flour on the kitchen countertops. I was born vegetarian and, like my mom, have always been a fan of grainy, organic cooking.

Santa Fe, New Mexico (USA) is my hometown and I often go back to visit and satisfy my craving for spicy green chili and blue corn pancakes.

My husband, Sébastien, and I now live in Paris in a tiny (not quite so tiny anymore) apartment that overlooks orange terra cotta chimney pots. I teach, write and laugh about the colorful, cultural smorgasbord our dinner table has become. Baguettes, quinoa, red wine and pinto beans all find their place in our kitchen.