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
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
J – There’s nothing like a favorite restaurant. Especially in Paris. You just feel comfortable. They get to know you. Service seems better. I ate at several random restaurants in Paris. This one, Chez Ginette, became my favorite. It was close. The food was incredible. They wanted you to have … Continue reading
J – Everyone eats dinner late in Paris. At least you think so, when you first arrive. But, after 48 hours, you realize that it’s completely relative and adapt. On the first night in Paris, I went to eat as late as I could stay awake … 7:30pm. There weren’t … Continue reading
J – I had been lusting after Paris for far too long. So, finally, I shoved everything aside and made arrangements. On previous trips, I stayed down in the center of things … I guess thinking I would miss something. Turns out to be exactly the opposite. If you want … Continue reading