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Welcome to my blog where I document my adventures in Paris and beyond. Bon séjour!
Welcome to my blog where I document my adventures in Paris and beyond. Bon séjour!
All in eating & drinking
Whenever you move to a new city, there is always a learning curve. There are tasks to get done, people to meet, exploring to do and so much more. At the end of the day, sometimes, you just want to head to your favorite bar or restaurant to get that much-needed drink or a satisfying meal. In a new city, you don't have that yet...
I like to cook. A lot. I find the repetition of certain tasks relaxing, the smells intoxicating and at the end, I have something to show for my effort. Unfortunately, I haven't always been consistent in the kitchen.
While living in LA, I would only be motivated to cook something delicious when I knew Steve was driving down for the weekend. I'd find something online (Smitten Kitchen is my go-to). I would spend Friday evening prepping for dinner. My roommates would pull up a stool, watch me chop, mix and sauté. We'd chat and drink glass of wine, awaiting Steve's arrival.
My first foray into making a confiture (jam) in France.
I've been seeing mirabelles at markets all over for the past couple weeks; I wasn't quite sure what they were. But just two days ago, I happened to stumble upon David Lebovitz's Mirabelle Jam Recipe. Not only does he give a great explanation of what they are - "tiny cherry-tomato-sized fruits that are sweet, with a rich plum flavor and little acidity" - he follows it up with...
