Cooking (and Eating) French pastries at L’Atelier des Sens
Croissant dough – letting the yeast do its thing I am often asked for suggestions for not-your-usual-tourist activities in Paris. Whether you live in Paris or are just visiting for a few days, one of the best experiences your money can buy is time with an expert...Top Five Weekend Getaways in France for Summer and Fall
Last week, Girls Guide to Paris published my article on Top Five Weekend Getaways in France for Summer and Fall. Gordes, Luberon *** What are you top picks for weekend trips in 2012?Paris Bar & Restaurant Guides – Updated for Summer 2012!
It’s that time again! While I generally try to leave my lawyer persona out of my blog, I do adhere to a quarterly update calendar for my restaurant and bar guides. Below are the latest bars and restaurants that I have added to my guides. As always, “**” signifies some...Weekly Get-to-Know-Paris Challenge #20!
This week’s get-to-know-Paris challenge is to attend a class. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, there is always something more to learn and you are certain to have fun! Last Sunday, I was invited to attend a “French breakfast” cooking class at...Series: Buying Property in Paris—Part 6: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
My sixth post in this series on Buying Property in Paris is about managing the renovations process. All of the photos were taken on June 24th, three to four weeks into the renovation process. Before reading this, I invite you to read about my thoughts and experiences...Links: Best Finds of June
Every month, I post a list of some of my favorite or just the most eye-catching articles, recipes, blogs and other links I have come across in the past month. Some relate to Paris and European travels and some have nothing at all to do with the themes of Paris...Weekly Get-to-Know-Paris Challenge #19!
This week’s get-to-know-Paris challenge is to visit one of Paris’s many photo galleries or temporary photo exhibits. Here is a current list of the photo expos in the museums of Paris and Île-de-France. But you can also visit one of Paris’s smaller...The Best Sandwiches Ever
It’s not always true that you get what you pay for. One of my favorite restaurants in Paris will cost you only around €10. My article on Cosi was recently published in ParisParis.in, a useful site for finding the best deals and values for your money in Paris....Fougères and the St. James American Cemetery, Brittany
Near the border of Brittany and Normandy in the department of Ile-et-Vilaine (Brittany), equidistant between Rennes and the northern coast, lies the medieval city of Fougères. I had often driven right past Fougères. It’s hard to drive all the way to Brittany and...
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