I admit that I’m not that well-traveled in this country. Given the choice between England and New England, I’d pick the overseas flight rather than the traffic-filled drive. But in the summer, air travel can be cost-prohibitive. Plus, if you don’t have the ability to get away for a full week or more, it may…
Having a glass of wine in France is like having water in the US (unless you’re in California). In fact, you’ll rarely be offered water when dining in Paris. On this Bastille Day, I thought it was fitting to finally finish my last post on Paris and write about the French tradition of wine consumption,…
Now that the deep freeze is officially over, it’s time to plant your pansies and plan your calendars so you don’t miss out on all the fun (and often free) events in NYC. Here are some of my favorites: The NY/NJ Baykeeper’s Third Annual Oyster Benefit is April 21. Tickets are $150, but it’s a…
Just because it’s late summer, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy pasta. It’s actually the perfect time of year to enjoy it most! As the nights cool off, you can finally tolerate the heat of the kitchen again. And you have the best ingredients available: Field grown tomatoes and basil for fresh marinara sauce. And of…
On my way back from Paris, I had a quick overnight in Surrey to briefly visit a dear friend and her family. We had just enough time for a late dinner (thanks to yet another British Airways delay) and to celebrate her birthday with a special lunch the next day. Dinner was at a local…
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