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Destinations: Monte Carlo, Paris, London Book: White Truffles in Winter (a novel) by N. M. Kelby This fictionalized biography of the great French chef, Auguste Escoffier– – is delicious, scandalous, lascivious, luscious… The writing is lush. The author, N. M. Kelby, paints the portrait of a man obsessed with luscious food and delicious women. But [...]
PDF Today’s Giveaway book has not been reviewed but reflects Paris and France. (See bottom of post) Culture Travel Tuesday by Dr. Jessie Voigts Destination: France Books: Several about food–read on. France. What’s the first thing you think of? If you’re anything like me, it’s all about the food. I dream of luscious cheeses, mouthwatering chocolates, [...]
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When we were at the Louvre, I almost skipped going to the room with the Mona Lisa. I had read about how small the painting is and god knows we have seen reproductions aplenty. But at the last minute, I dashed up the stairs and into the room, while Ken waited outside. I’m so glad [...]
We saw this oddity at the Paris Mint–La Monnaie de Paris, which is located on Quai de Conti, at the corner of Guénégaud, the street where our apartment was located when we traveled to Paris last September. These iron bars are on the Guénégaud side of the building. Here’s another shot: Any architectural scholars out there [...]
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Destination: Paris Book: The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris (NEW May 2011) by David McCullough Print PDF
Destination: Paris Book: The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene (NEW May 2011) The sad period of the occupation in France during World War II intrigues me. I wonder about the ability of ordinary people to survive the gigantic disruption of their lives. I wonder about the choices people made–some to risk their [...]
Oh, please, don’t ask me to choose. It’s like picking your favorite child. It just isn’t done. Besides, think of the psychiatrist bills to battle the neurosis of those that are not chosen. But Choose I must. It seems there is this “thing” going around–not lethal but very infectious–and I have been intentionally exposed by [...]
Double Celebration today. This post on a Paris book and an Announcement. TA-DA! I am launching a photo e-book on Amazon for Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook. I have expanded and converted my blog post called Ten Places to Eat Cheap(er) in Paris into an e-book. Check it out. (And if [...]
Destination: Paris Book: The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris (NEW June 2011) by John Baxter In , John Baxter tells stories that add depth to a stroll through Paris. The Australian writer lives in the city of literature and art with his French wife and their young daughter. Print PDF
