Going to the market in France isn’t so much a shopping experiene as it is an experience in culture–in America, we readily throw on our pajama pants and go to the local…
Tag: France
Ravioli with Fava Beans
When I was in high school, I was infamous with the girls in my dorm for the color-coded Post-Its lined up along my desk, detailing the events of my days over the…
Courgettes et Tomates à la Provencale
If you want to be viewed as a tourist in France, there is one surefire way to do it. It’s not speaking English loudly, although that helps your case, as does carrying…
Festival Frolicking and Salade Nicoise
I’ve been holding out on you all, and I’m sorry. I have a job at one of the most glamorous events in the world, and I haven’t even posted any pictures of…
Paella and Cannes
There’s something really lovely about the beach. Cities are great and I love skiing, but when it all comes down to it, there’s something pretty magical about going to sleep and hearing…
Goodbye Paris
There are two things that are integral to my personal happiness: 1) The time, inclination, environment and inspiration conducive to writing. 2) The availability of things to do–people to see, errands to…
I’m Home
I like New York. I swear, I do. I like my new apartment. I love my new roommates. I like being near my parents. I like the 24-hour Subway, 24-hour Duane Reade…
On a scale of one to ten…
Growing up, this was my father’s favorite phrase. “On a scale of one to ten, how do you think you did on that test?” “On a scale of one to ten, how…
Almost-Spring
Almost-Spring is in the air. If you’ve lived in cold-weather climates (I’m looking at you Canadians… and you, too, New-Englanders), then you know what I’m talking about: it’s not warm–far from it….
Nearly a month ago…
Nearly a month ago, I made my first of two Thanksgivings this season. We turned grocery shopping into a team sport and bought more butter than should ever be purchased at once….