I finally discovered why this horse mosaic is displayed so close to my home (not for the squeamish).
Tag: paris 15th
Wednesday Bites: My Primeur
My primeur — or greengrocer — is one of my favorite neighborhood buddies.
Roasted Whole Carrots and Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
I’m not an aesthete, like my father — and I don’t know if that makes me stronger or weaker.
Postcard from the Far-Flung 15th
A postcard from my former living room window.
Postcard from Paris
Five of my favorite spots to wander on a nice day in Paris.
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…
Salon de l’Agriculture: What I Brought Home.
Being at home after an all-day feeding frenzy like the Salon de l’Agriculture is a little bit strange. You’ve sampled a bit of everything: some foie gras, some saucisson, a helluva lot…
Salon de l’Agriculture
I very often find that the things that have very little hype around them are the best of all. Hype tends to ruin things, make them seem less amazing than you thought…
Asparagus and White Bean Pasta
Just when I think I’m completely out of new, healthy, tasty ideas for the kitchen… spring happens. And with spring, comes asparagus. Yes, I know there are a lot of spring vegetables:…