Paris Club Restaurant in Chicago

I have to confess that even before arriving at Paris Club, I knew I was in for something special.  When I started this blog I was living in Europe, where I was inspired by the variety of cuisines that were all around us; my favorite of course being french food. As I first stepped into […]

A day at the market – Stuttgart Markthalle

Women love shopping, and I’m no different. While most women are shopping for shoes and handbags; I would rather browse shops and markets for herbs, spices and fresh ingredients. My favorite section is produce, this is where I really get inspired and the ideas start flowing. Soups, stews, casseroles, salads, or just heirloom tomatoes and […]

Beouf Bourguignon

If you love beef stew, you will love this classic French version, called boeuf bourguignon. Although putting boeuf bourguignon in the same category with common beef stew just doesn’t seem right. The first time I tasted this dish was in Paris, on our 9th wedding anniversary, sitting at a small restaurant near the banks of […]

The Cook’s Atelier

http://www.thecooksatelier.com This Mother/Daughter team moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Beaune, France over ten years ago.  They founded The Cook’s Atelier with the intention of creating a special place that supports the connection between the farmer and the cook. Where people from all over the world could come together, learn to cook and have a good […]