February 13, 2012
The Liwa desert
After islands, deserts are another fascination of mine. So far, I had only done short visits in deserts while in …
Mireille’s Musings
January 23, 2012
The Best Wine Bar in Paris Batignolles: L’Ébéniste du Vin
In the vibrant 17ème arrondissement.
January 21, 2012
More top chocolate stores in my Paris neighborhood
French women love to go to this one for x chocolate, that one for y, etc., so tasting, tasting, tasting.
January 19, 2012
Smoking in France
So far so good. The price increase last fall was considered not high enough to have an impact but coming …
December 6, 2011
Agape Substance: A New Paris Restaurant Favorite
The best meal from a week of delicious eating.
November 11, 2011
Out of proportion
I was recently interviewed by the Chicago Tribune, and the article, “A problem of grand proportions,” is worth a read …
November 8, 2011
Sicily Fall 2011
To an art (from Baroque to Greek temples and more…the cathedral in Monreale being a world marvel in my book) …
November 1, 2011
Gastronomic Boston weekend, part two
I wrote last week about my meal at O YA. Menton was a totally different experience, and here less is …
October 5, 2011
Best Croissants in Manhattan at Mille Feuille Bakery
No other bakery in the city comes even close.
September 20, 2011
Fall Cooking and The French Women Don’t Get Fat Cookbook
I’ve loved hearing from readers who bought The French Women Don’t Get Fat Cookbook were drawn to the easy and fast …