My Paris Food (and Drink) List
After just over a year in Paris, I’ve compiled a list of tried-and-true favorites, from the best bakery to the classic corner French bistro. Still on the hunt for a good brunch place…
Read MoreAmerican Food vs. French Cuisine
My long-winded response to the somewhat skeptical "what exactly is American cuisine" question I get living in France.
Read MoreHow to Turn Almost Any Food Into a Salad
Just add lettuce and voilà!
Read MoreOne Baguette, 3 Ways
The humble baguette becomes the base for three quick, delicious dinners.
Read MoreOnly in France: 7 Underrated Grocery Staples
For the most part, I eat more or less the same as I did before I moved here. Yet, there are some new staples that are slowly sneaking their way into my weekly grocery haul.
Read MoreOn Making Decisions (Big and Small)
Anyone else have a tough time deciding between mustard flavors, or you know, continents?
Read MoreRoundup: Top 3 Restos in Lyon (That Aren't Bouchons)
Okay, so I get that Lyon is famous for the traditional bouchon, but let’s be honest, you can’t eat at one of those every day. Or maybe you can, in which case I'd be very impressed. Beyond the bouchons, there are so many restaurants worth trying in this city, but there are three particularly good places I've discovered recently.
Read MoreHow to Throw a Paella Party (Rain or Shine)
Don't forget the sangria--or the umbrellas.
Read MoreEasiest Dinner Ever: Baked Eggs (Extra Sauce)
Besides being completely delicious, this meal takes about 10 minutes to whip up, and you've probably already got all of the (3) ingredients to make it happen. That's right. You can file this one under “fast, filling and cheap.” Also, the fact that this dinner resembles a giant skillet dip certainly doesn't hurt, as least as far as I'm concerned. À table!
Read MoreLet's Talk About French Food Habits
I know I'm not the first person to write about this topic and I certainly won't be the last but the French are fascinating when it comes to food. They have a very distinct attitude and set of eating habits that play in a huge role in the culture.
Read MoreL'Enchaînement
When the going gets tough, the tough get...cooking? I've decided that rather than fight the system in France, I'm going to embrace it. I might have a million project deadlines and no electricity, but I can still make a mean batch of ratatouille.
Read More5 Ways to Picnic Like a Pro
J’aime les pique-niques. At home or on vacation, there’s something about stretching out on the grass with good food and good company. Better than a dinner at the fanciest 5-star restaurant, these impromptu picnics are among some of my best memories.
Read MoreMacarons vs. Macaroons
Yes, there is a big difference and it's time we set the record straight.
Read MoreLearning to Make Lefse
Leave it to me to start a French-inspired lifestyle blog and then write non-stop about my Norwegian heritage. I guess the thin potato pancakes aren't so different from crêpes...
Read MoreMorning Ritual: Chocolate Chips
It didn’t take me long to warm up to this idea of a handful of chocolate with my morning coffee. People eat chocolate doughnuts in the morning, so it’s really no different. Right? Right.
Read MorePumpkin Cookies, Sunday Strolls and Pretty Packaging
Sundays are for baking chewy chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, wandering and window shopping.
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