When I first moved to France, I was convinced that I would glide effortlessly into a group of French people, and these people would be my French friends. Co-expats, you may now…
Author: emiglia
Salon du Chocolat
This year, my good friend Edna suggested that we visit the Salon du Chocolat, right outside my window at the nearby Porte de Versailles Salon des Expositions. We decided to force the boys…
The Salon des Gourmets
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…
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…
Pasta, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
In an old house in Paris All covered in vines Lived twelve little girls In two straight lines. The smallest one Was Madeline. I know the introduction to Ludwig Bemelmans’ books about…
Honey Roasted Pears with Greek Yogurt
I’ve never been a huge sweets person. I only started making dessert because other people like dessert. If it were up to me, I’d rather hand out lasagna squares than cookies, but…