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The Perfect Afternoon Treat
This afternoon, I had a powerful craving for apple tartes from Poilâne, the legendary boulangerie of sourdough perfection on Rue du Cherche-Midi in the Sixth Arrondissement of ...
Spring Ripens into Summer Mango Tartes
There is a consistent line seen outside my current window and surrounding the mango tree. A squirrel scurries up, then two rabbits, and a blue jay swoops in nosily. Each waits ...
The Pleasure of Touch in Homemade Pain Au Chocolat
The sense of touch is the most neglected in quarantine. Tactile pleasures ground humans to life and that is what makes cooking all the more enjoyable in this new world holding ...
June Cravings as the World Changes and Heals
It tastes of saltgazing at clouds that sway into familiar shapesFrom a childhood sprawled on grassWith ants crawling up tanned, play-streaked armsSeeing oceansAnd independent ...
My Top Five Coffee Shops in Paris
As Paris gradually exits its confinement/lockdown, nothing sounds more luxurious than leisurely sipping a creamy, hot flat white. During quarantine, I've tried my hand at ...
Spring in Paris
Sun-drenched flowersRainy afternoonsRosy, pillowed skiesA tender kiss goodnightMay I hope all of you and your loved ones are safe this Springtime in Parisxx ...
Weekend Inspiration — Strawberry Almond Cake
I woke up with a powerful craving after a restless night for something sweet, new, and just a touch decadent to nibble on throughout the day. This Strawberry Almond Tea ...
Weekend Inspiration — Quarantine Edition
This Friday, as for many others, feels like my 120th day of quarantine. It has been ages since I have been in a coffee shop, like Café Verlet pictured above, which feels very ...