How the French Stay Thin
One question I am asked a lot on account of spending time in France is, “How do the French stay thin?”
And in light of my most recent Francophile food-related posts about delicious food in Paris, French bread and French cheese, I wanted to enlighten my mom readers on how the French indulge in good food but manage to stay trim regardless. When I first got to France I wondered, “How is everyone eating white bread and brie all day and looking better than Kate Moss?”
After three summers of fastidious research, here is what I have discovered.
Read MoreThe 10 Most Crazy Delicious Foods You Must Eat in Paris
So, what’s good to eat in Paris? Um, if memory recalls, everything.
As I sit and wait for the French ministry of labor to send back my visa documents, I’ve been musing over some of the most delicious meals I’ve enjoyed in France over the past three summers. Hopefully the ministry sends the documents soon because this list is starting to make me hungry.
Note: This list does not include cheese or bread as both of these things are so spectacular in Paris that they require their own lists.
Read MoreThe Art of French Cheese Eating
As we all know, the French love their cheese. I love their cheese. I love them for loving their cheese. And frankly, sampling oozing, raw-milk French cheese is one of the best parts of visiting the country, at least for this fromage-o-phile.
I have worked as an au pair for a French family for past three summers so hopefully I have learned a bit about cheese by now. Here are some tips for buying, storing and serving this delicacy properly.
Read MoreThe Spice House in Chicago
This is my love letter/free advertisement to the best spot to buy spices in the U.S., The Spice House.
Read MoreBest Souvenirs from Chile
In honor of my good friend Christine who is moving to Chile today, I wanted to write a post about her soon-to-be home- and more specifically, my favorite souvenirs from Chile.
Chile is a country rich in mountains, seafood, backyard barbecues and really sweet people. I have been there seven times due to a boyfriend I had back a while ago.
Read MoreCool Souvenirs to pick up around the World
I really love souvenirs. I try to pick up something meaningful and traditional from wherever I go, which usually results in me carrying a backpack full of highly breakable ceramics.
Read MoreCranbrook by Fisheye
As long as I’m stuck in the Mitten, I thought I should write about my favorite thing here- Cranbrook.
Read More5 Creative Ways to Plan a Kick-ass Itinerary
Here are some of the ways I decide where to go in a new country.
Read MoreThe ABCs of Travel
For a while I’ve been noticing the ABCs of Travel making their way around the blogosphere. Now that I finally have my own blog I wanted to make an ABC list! (I’m a little late to the party but hey, I still showed up). This was a fun exercise because it reminded me of so many things I’ve forgotten.
Read MoreThe Five Secret Gems in Paris’ Jewish Quarter, Le Marais
Whenever I’m given a day (or night) off from nannying, I generally find myself in Le Marais. It’s a neighborhood with wonderful boutiques and restaurants, beautiful tree-lined streets and a lively bar scene.
It is also a neighborhood that has worn many hats in its day.
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