A Week in the Life of a Food Writer
Hidden not far beneath the surface of every day I live, every trip I take, every move I make, is […]
Life in France
Sweet Praline Almonds
Ever since I tasted these praline almonds, made by my colleague and friend David Lebovitz once when he was visiting,
A Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot
I’ve participated in many photo shoots, always as writer, there to make sure the food looks the way it is
A Farmers Market Picnic
To market, to market…there’s nothing like a local farmers market to feed the soul and the stomach! It’s a privilege
Flaner–the art of ambling
Flâner is a lovely word that means, depending on who says it and when, ambling, taking one’s time, receding from
A Night of Wine Tasting
There were seven red wines to taste last night, which might seem a daunting task to some. But not to
Truth in a Tomato
What a week. My eldest, Joseph, was home briefly to accompany my youngest, Fiona, to college. There was packing, unpacking,
Essential Kitchen Tools For a French Cook
When I get into the kitchen and begin to organize ingredients, I have several (let’s say many…!) essential and indispensable
Summer Tomato Tart
What is the difference between a tourte, a torte and a tart? When it comes to summer tomatoes, there is
Comté – the Queen of French Cheese
This is not my opinion, this is fact. Comté is THE Queen of French cheese on the French table. It’s
