Let’s talk about the many deliciously fun things to do, see and eat in Paris once you’ve been to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and Musee d’Orsay. This is your chance to “travel deeper” and explore the unique Paris arrondissements, or districts, and discover your favorite! The Bourse – 2nd arr Our “home base” […]
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Brooklyn Brewery and Highlights from #OmnivoreParis
There is a lot to be said about spontaneity when traveling. My travel strategy has taken almost a 360-degree turn from planning every minute detail to virtually “winging it” until I arrive at my destination. A decade ago, I would never have dreamed of taking this free-spirited, come-what-may approach. But I can honestly say that […]
Top 5 for Creative Foodies in Paris
There is no shortage of online and old-school print resources and guides to turn to when you’re planning your eating agenda for an upcoming trip to Paris. So why do we need another? My answer to that question is always, “Why not?” I’m about to add to the scores of information on the City of […]
Le Saotico – Paris
After a whirlwind weekend in New York City, Don jetted off to Paris – on business, really – and I to Arkansas for a visit with my mom. His being in Paris reminded me of Le Sâotico , a charming brasserie, practically next door to his office on the rue de Richelieu, that has to […]
Paris Inspired
Indulge me for a bit as I share a few images of Paris, oui? Meandering the narrow streets of Monmartre after ascending the many famous steps to Sacré Coeur, stopping to catch my breath and chuckle at the irony of a satirical poster of DeGaulle as Mickey Mouse, recalling the early morning street protest that […]
Postcard from Paris
Dear Friends, I just “discovered” the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet Food store! While Lafayette Gourmet caters to Parisians, for tourists looking for delectable gifts for foodie friends, it’s a one-stop shopping destination with thousands of food products – a majority by famed French producers: fine chocolates by Jean-Paul Hevin, macarons and pastries by celebrated chocolatier and pastry-maker […]
Cooking at L’atelier des Chefs
One of the most exciting culinary experiences during my fall fling in Paris was preparing a three-course meal in a cooking class offered through L’Atelier des Chefs. The afternoon class got off to a rough start but one of the tomes I live by is that things happen for the best, and this adventure was […]
Paris – Cupid Awakening Psyche
I am thankful for the beauty that exists in our world. For this week’s obsession, I offer you a glimpse of Italian sculptor Antonio Canova’s exquisite Cupid Awakening Psyche (1793) at the Louvre. Absolutely breathtaking- it is love carved in stone. According to myth, Cupid awakens Psyche from eternal slumber with a kiss.
Picnic in Paris
While a picnic for one may sound frightfully lonely in most cases, a picnic for one in the Garden of Les Halles in Paris while savoring a French roll and salad from famed baker Eric Kayser, can only be described as an earthly pleasure that you hope exists in heaven. When faced with the gorgeous […]