Tag Archives: Paris

The Wednesday Tipple – Lillet Fizz, and a toast to absent friends in Paris

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Kate

My friend James had made the boldly romantic decision to leave his life in New York and move in with his girlfriend in Paris. And recently he had acquired an ornate handcrafted Mexican Devil Mask.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Herbed Goat Cheese Peach Tart and Parisian Romance

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kate

True Romance with a capital R. My friend James has abandoned his Brooklyn apartment, handed in his notice at his job in an office off Union Square, and will move to Paris forthwith, to be with the woman he loves.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Roast duck breasts and pink cabbage puree

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Kate

The first Valentines Day that I spent with the man I ended up married to was, not to put too fine a point on it, awkward and uncomfortable.

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The Monday Treat – Croque Monsieur (and metaphorical implications)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Kate

  Bastille Day is almost upon us, which – ever happy to appropriate other peoples’ cultural celebrations in the cause of good food – I like to mark with some proper French cooking. When I was 14 or maybe even … Continue reading →

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The Monday Treat – Chocolate Pots from Paris

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Kate

Today is my wedding anniversary. I got married to Jonathan 2 years ago on a Saturday, and we moved to New York the following Saturday. In between, we spent our honeymoon in Paris, city of romance. I had some previous … Continue reading →

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