First lines are important, and this is the first line of my book, Give It to Paris, coming in 2023. I’ve written it with all my heart and soul to bring you on a transportive journey through Paris and inspire you with the flavors of France. Josephine Kane takes a break from corporate life and…
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My New Digital Guide for Your Next Trip to Paris Is Live!
Are you craving… The ultimate pleasure of a day in Paris? My new digital guide, 10 Hours in Paris (With an Endless Appetite), sets out a mouth-watering itinerary for your next escape to Paris. You’ll know where to eat, caffeinate, and linger for gorgeous views during a whirlwind trip through Paris. Receive this guide for…
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 Paris. I have typically passed by it each Saturday afternoon to pick up several slices of the dark, fragrant bread. Toast one and slather it with salted butter…
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 pattern. I was wrist-deep in soft, powdery flour. My hands formed a well, where I dissolved yeast into milk and water. I slowly moved…
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 latte art, using a Bodum milk frother that pumps manually from the top and have come oh-so-close to a heart. (It’s that difficult!) I still need hundreds of practice pours…
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