Welcome To Paris’ Most Famous Cemetery… I’ve been to Paris at least a dozen times – yet this is the first time I’ve ever set foot in the iconic Père Lachaise Cemetery, which is the largest cemetery in Paris. With… Read More ›
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Welcome To My New Castle! Vincennes Castle Feels Like Home In Paris! And It Was – To Louis XIV!
Welcome To My New Home! You know the phrase: “a man’s home is his castle”…well, let’s update it to say: “A Person’s Home Is Their Castle.” And in this case, Vincennes Castle in Paris is something that anyone would want… Read More ›
Scenes From A Paris Street! The “City Of Light” At Night! Notre Dame Rebuilding Update! Seine Hitch-Hikers And Spiral Staircase Selfies!
My First Night In Paris… I have been sharing some pictures on social media of my just-concluded trip to Paris, and it began with this shot of an iconic Parisian building as the sun was setting, a first night of… Read More ›
Three Things To Love About Paris! Eating The Eiffel Tower! Mona Lisa Selfies! Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes!
Welcome To Paris! I’m on my way today to Paris for business, and it will be strange NOT to be in the “city of lights” for ONLY non-stop fun: That’s the first thing to love about this city – The… Read More ›
Seeing The “Real” Russia! The “Weekly Bookmobile” Arrives At “Midnight In Siberia”!
Time To Head To Siberia – The Bookmobile Boards The Legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad! As we all know, there’s been ALL THIS TALK ABOUT RUSSIA. Yet, even with all that chatter, we discuss it as a thing, not as a country… Read More ›
Chez L’Ami Jean! Classic Paris Bistro! Eating Chef Stephane Jego’s Legendary Rice Pudding!
Meet Chef Stéphane Jego – And His Legendary Rice Pudding! One of the best bistros in Paris is called Chez L’Ami Jean – home to an acclaimed Chef who delivers traditional french food with a creative eye – and has… Read More ›
Does The Michelin Guide Have A Female Chef Problem? Only FIVE Female 3-Star Michelin Chefs In The World!
Michelin’s Lack Of Stars For Female Chefs… First, bravo to Chef Dominique Crenn for receiving her third Michelin Star last fall, for her incredible cooking at her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco…more on that in a moment. While my… Read More ›
O’natural Naked Restaurant Closes! Paris Loses Its All-Nude Bistro!
Want To Eat A Meal Naked? Doesn’t that look like fun? Take all your clothes off and have a nice meal! Well, better disrobe fast, because the Paris restaurant that serves naked customers is closing! The terrific website The Guardian… Read More ›
My Annual Gigot D’Agneau Feast! Roasted Lamb Shank! Iconic Potato Cake! My Christmas 2018 Menu!
Time To Share An Amazing Holiday Feast! If you are looking to bite into something different this Christmas – time to go Provencal! This is “Gigot D’Agneau” – and it’s my favorite holiday meal, thanks to the incredible Chef /… Read More ›
A Maple-Glazed, Bacon Wrapped Turkey! Here Is The Recipe! “Thanks”giving Indeed!
Time For Turkey! Once a year, most of the country makes a Turkey. Some brine it, deep fry it, smoke it, or just bake it in an oven. But why do that when you can do THIS? Here is my… Read More ›
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