36 Hours in Paris, how much (food) damage could I do? Armed with my list from my past trip to Paris, and the leftover confidence of knowing exactly where I wanted to wander, I knew I could aim for food happiness in the short time I’d be in Paris. Monday early afternoon: My mid-morning flight … Continue reading
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Paris in the Spring = Septime
When I made the decision to spend a week in Rome, I knew there would be the opportunity for an extended layover somewhere, as there are no direct flights from Vancouver. Cities that I’d never been to, like Frankfurt and Zurich popped up along with others like London, Paris and Amsterdam that I had. It … Continue reading
2011 Leftovers
When I cook, I figure that if I’m going to the effort, I should make more than enough so that we can eat it again. But whether it sits in the fridge or freezer, I rarely go back to a meal because I don’t like leftovers. I have the best intentions when it comes to … Continue reading
Thoughts from my last day in Paris
Sitting in the Jardin des Tuileries was the perfect way to reflect on my last day in Paris. Here are some afterthoughts from my week-long adventure: If I lived in Paris, I’d probably be a Susan. Yes Susan and not Suzette. Slowing down and taking my face away from the camera is really the best … Continue reading
Sweet time in Paris
Even if you’re not a food focussed traveller, people who visit Paris will always come away with a fantastic food related memory usually relating to some sort of pastry or dessert. With sweets, desserts and bread usually being an afterthought in my diet, I was curious to see if the pâtisseries of Paris could bring … Continue reading
Spring in Paris
Coming to Paris was pure indulgence on my part. Most people think of these kinds of things months, or even years in advance. My adventure was thought out and only confirmed weeks in advance. It didn’t give me a lot of time to research the food scene, but it did give me enough time to … Continue reading
My Perfect Day in Paris
How do you rebound from a day of bad stomach? Well you go out and gorge on foie gras and oysters of course! The Pari Fermier is the ultimate Food Fair for any visitor to Paris looking to sample artisanal products from all over France and I was lucky enough that it was taking place … Continue reading