Photo Essay: A Fall Farmer’s Market in France
There are few things I love in France more than the open-air markets. There’s just something about the beautiful produce, friendly vendors and shameless people-watching that I adore.
I have been to the markets many times but never with a camera in tow. To my surprise and delight the vendors were more than happy to be photographed, and even made jokes like, “What, am I not pretty enough for your pictures?”
Read MoreThe Ultimate French Bread Guide
Let’s start this off with a pop quiz.
Which baguette is better?
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.
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