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Archive for November, 2008

A few more bites from Le Comptoir du Relais, Paris

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

I’m addicted to Le Comptoir. I need my comptoir lunch fix at least 3 or 4 times during a week’s stay in the city. I really do try to go elsewhere but I just can’t stay away from Yves Camborde’s cooking. A problem when I dine at restaurants is this: I have to [...]

At Market, Paris, marché maubert-mutualité

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Winter lettuces are abundant and ready for the eating, raw and crisp with a simple vinaigrette (extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fleur de sel and a crack of pepper) or topped with a poached egg and a few sauteed lardons.

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Pilgrimage to Paris, a French bistro Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

I am thankful
for airplanes and pilots and hot fried chicken
for open kitchens and French raw milk cheese.
For running water and electricity
for literacy and words and the dictionary.
For my notebook and my pen and the Mac genius bar
even though I would be more thankful if they served cocktails
like Lillet blanc or mad Champagne.
I [...]

French Cheese: le vacherin Mont d’Or, je t’aime

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

I love being in France this time of year when my favorite winter cheese is in season. (The Mont d’Or is best at room temperature served up with a spoon.) It’s also the time to celebrate Belon oysters and Tarte Tatin, clementines and chestnuts, marrons glacés and nougat glacé and salted caramel apples. Champagne, [...]

Tuna Chic in Paris

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Even tuna, it seems, can be chic in Paris, especially if you are tuna turned into a Terrine with herbs and displayed at the equally chic La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marché.

More tuna with tapenade and sauteed zucchini and green beans at Le Comptoir.

First Bite from Paris…Le Comptoir du Relais

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

My favorite remedy for jet lag in Paris is to head straight to 9, carrefour de l’Odéon to LE COMPTOIR, a no reservations lunch spot. You can find past posts here It’s always good to hear that deep weathered voice of France as she smiles, kisses me hello with promises of a table [...]

Just Steer Me Home: A letter on the closing of Cottage Living

Friday, November 21st, 2008

A note from a friend of mine on the closing of Cottage Living.
Dear Little Sweet Pea:
I heard the bad news early on: The Old Girl fell over and died. Let me say that I was sorry to hear it…You were there from the start…so I can only guess that it is a watershed moment for [...]

The last days of Cottage Living

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Someone sent me this link to Urban Grace Interiors.
And I’ve received many emails about the closing of Cottage Living magazine. Yes, it’s sad. Yes, it seems to be true. We are closing our pages.
It’s been a remarkable journey. I have been fortunate to work with a talented and passionate group of [...]

San Francisco Treats, cont’d: Zeitgeist, Bi-Rite, Delfina, and the Berkeley Farmers’ Market

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

It’s been 2 days of non-stop dining in San Francisco which included an ice cream tasting (salted caramel, lavender honey) at Bi-Rite Creamery by owner Sam (one of the most passionate and exuberant people I’ve met in a long time), pizza at Delfina, meeting the Tamale Lady at Zeitgeist, BBQ and Sake with Bob at [...]

San Francisco Treats: Bacon Donuts and Kyoto Iced Coffee

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Day 1 continued: Julio, Thayer, and I are still tasting San Francisco, but took a break at Blue Bottle Cafe where Aaron showed us the art of the Kyoto Drip (photo below). It’s stunning to watch and even better to taste. The choice of single-origin Mexican beans enriched this coffee with deep undertones [...]

San Francisco: Breakfast at Boulette’s

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Eggs with Buddha’s Hand Zest at Boulette’s Larder, San Francisco
I never have time for breakfast. For me, it’s one of those meals best taken on vacation when someone else can serve it to you, preferably on a terrace overlooking the sea, or in bed after a late-night romp. But, when I’m in [...]

Happy Obama Day Jelly Beans

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Something sweet to savor in San Francisco at Miette…