I went to the Salon des Gourmets at Porte de Versailles. It was much smaller than the Salon de l’Agriculture, but that didn’t stop me from making a little dent. I brought the Country Boy this…
Month: October 2012
Monday Morning
Monday morning. It’s been a month since this route is my morning routine, but I still forget to head towards Mairie d’Issy – just one stop – instead of towards Porte de…
Pork Roast with Cherry-Beer Sauce
I think I’m getting old. And yes, I’m fully aware of the irony of that statement. But it doesn’t make it feel less true. I feel like I’m getting older, like there’s…
Ratatouille à Cheval
When I first came to France, I was convinced that everything would be French. And while I was partially correct — there were customs, foods, and of course the language that were completely foreign…
Mushrooms, Thyme, Goat Cheese, Egg
There are points in every season where I wake up and there’s… something – whether it’s a smell, a certain temperature or the way the air feels, maybe the height of the…
Grilled Swordfish over Greens
I don’t have a whole lot of stability in my life. It’s something that comes with the territory of being a self-imposed expat. I didn’t mind it so much at first, but…