On the day of our departure from France my husband and I rose early. Already on "home" mode, we packed the night before and, after a light breakfast, went about tidying up the apartment we rented during the last half of our vacation (more on this in an upcoming post). It had been a truly ... Read More
French Onion Soup
Well, hello! My husband and I returned from our trip a couple of nights ago and we've been busy catching up on laundry and fighting jet lag since. Our bodies still on France time, we've been going to bed by 4 -5 pm only to be ready to start the day at 1 am. While my husband hates his ... Read More
Parmesan-Herb Madeleines
Do you ever feel at a loss on what to serve when company comes over? Appetizers are the easiest thing to put together but sometimes I have a hard time figuring out what to serve. I tend to be the most inspired when I'm just cooking for myself and my husband; I suppose it's because I don't feel ... Read More
Fried Egg Tartine with Greens and Pesto Mayo (and Pismo Beach)
Oh, leisurely weekend mornings! How precious--and rare--they are! I had barely cleared away the cobwebs in my head yesterday morning when my husband suggested that we take a day trip to Pismo Beach. We have always wondered what the coastal town near San Luis Obispo is like and the fair ... Read More
Europe 2012, Part 1: French Riviera (and an Apple-Chocolate Tart)
St. Jean Cap Ferrat was located on the other side of the peninsula, just another French Riviera town listed on the map when my husband and I decided to make Villefranche Sur Mer our base during a visit of the area two years ago. We were happy to chance upon Villefranche while doing research ... Read More
