Update and Redux: J – Everyone has, and probably needs, a favorite restaurant. Especially, when you’re in Paris for several days. This restaurant was my beachhead. Near the apartment. Near the Metro. Served until midnight. Friendly staff with really good food. Pretty much all locals eating there. Couldn’t ask for … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I absolutely love Paris. The first time I went there eight years ago, I felt strangely at home. I now return every year for at least two weeks. I’m not made of money, and you don’t have to be either. The charm of Paris is … Continue reading
C – I am back home! I missed home. I love Seattle, but it is so great to be back home. It always seems harder to go away for work on a weekend than on a work day. Oh well. I learned a lot, met a lot of people and … Continue reading
C – Full day of conference here. Meeting other bloggers has been a great part of my experience here at the conference. It’s probably the best part. Really meeting some nice people. I was a bit concerned last night, since I didn’t get to meet a lot of people. So … Continue reading
C – It’s my first food blogger conference! I am excited. I am also a bit nervous. Not quite sure what to expect. I really don’t know anybody who’s going. I am also an introvert. It is really hard for me to meet people when I go to these things. … Continue reading
C – I love making things from scratch. I love understanding the process, knowing what goes into my food and making things out of pure ingredients. But, it can be really daunting. Like making pasta to make raviolis. You really don’t want to do that on a weeknight. It’s more … Continue reading
J – Oh my, a blank slate … well, sort of. I’m always saying “sort of.” It seems to be a good buffer of expectation. Kind of like Christina’s “hope so.” It keeps us from jumping too fast toward those fun, sparkling conclusions we really want … but, that the … Continue reading
C – I can’t believe 2013 will be over at midnight. It only seems like yesterday I had to take one for the team and down that beloved 2012 New Years Oyster Uni Sake shooter. I still can’t believe I did that. It was a great year for us. We … Continue reading
J – Chef Constance is in charge! Chef Constance is petite and charming, as one would expect. She also lets you know very quickly that this kitchen is her domain. I liked that. This was the French techniques cooking class I just happened to fall into at Cookin’ With Class. … Continue reading
C – I usually hate winter … But, I think I have beaten my winter-time blues. I am warm now. Especially, with all these great recipes we have made. Here are ten more dishes to help you get through this cold winter. Warm Soups Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Chinese Watercress … Continue reading