October in Paris
Here’s a post that I started writing back in October and never finished, so I’ll just start there. Not to be dramatic or anything, but I am this sunflower. Without sun, I shrivel and I die. Actually had that thought as I threw this away. Did I mention I hate cold weather and I love […]
An Emotional Roller Coaster
No, this entire post is not about Brussels sprouts. That’s a lie. Have no expectation of emotion beyond the turmoil I am about to experience over Brussels sprouts. Are you hooked? Can you not bear to tear your eyes away? At work the other day, we started talking about how excited we were that Brussels […]
September Markets, Rodin, & a Favorite Sunday Bistro
A few glimpses of the second half of September… Italy, Italy, oh Italy. Here we are, sitting on who knows what piece of farm equipment while the rolling hills of vineyards stretch on in the background. I tried to run away to frolick within them forever, but Brooke wouldn’t let me. Brooke’s visit will of […]
Mushroom Hunting
It’s as simple as this. You hear someone talking about going mushroom hunting the next day, and you say “Pardon?’, and then you shift your Sunday plans. With mushroom guide ready in hand, we hop in the car and head toward the nearby forest, just a quick 15 minute drive southwest of Paris. Who has […]
September Snapshots: Friends, Food, & Bikes
Ah, September. You lasted but 30 seconds and were gone. Just a few highlights… September was off to a good start. On the 1st, I spent the day frolicking in the Luxembourg gardens on a gorgeous sunny day. It was the kind of day that made me feel good about welcoming fall. Kicking my feet […]
Noma: Fried moss & fish donuts at the world’s best restaurant
As part of my 30-in-30 Challenge in 2012, I wanted to experience a meal at Noma. Noma was voted #1 restaurant in the world on San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for 3 years in a row (2010, 11, 12), and was voted back to the #1 spot for 2014. I had wanted to […]
A Week in the Life: October 1-7
Just checking in with a few snapshots from the first week of October. What kind of Dr. Seuss tree is this behind the little church in our neighborhood? Some sort of plastic-y star shaped hot pink buds with navy, light blue & white berries nestled in the hot pinkness. Everything else is dying, and here […]
A Perfect Weekend in Provence
There’s nothing quite like a weekend in Provence to refresh the soul, revive the spirits, and make you question your life decision to live anywhere except the south of France. We have made it to October, which means the crazy busy season is over, and I can breathe a sigh of relief. If I’m sailing […]
Vivant Table: Dual Deliciosity
Vivant Table was just “Vivant” during this visit in August 2012. Vivant Table has since closed, and Vivant Cave next door is now just “Vivant”. It’s all come full circle. Vivant the wine bar serves natural wine and delicious small plates, and it is alive and kicking. This is thus a reflection on the golden […]
Flea Market Treasures
If anyone is looking for a creepy old baby doll missing its legs…that seems to peering into your soul, trying to suck it out…I found it. Just let me know.