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June 2010

Paris is always a good idea

While city dwellers are dreaming of relaxation and sunshine, I am lusting after hustle and bustle. While I'm quickly growing accustomed to the laid-back, beachy lifestyle of the French Riviera, I miss the sophistication of city life. I'm craving a...
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Sweet or sour, the challenge continues

So I admit that I've been slacking a bit on the Challenge of the Cornet. Two weeks, and I've only tasted five flavors! Unfortunately, I've had a bit of dessert distraction, otherwise known as my obsession with crafting the perfect clafoutis. Even so,...
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Practice makes perfect in the kitchen

My grandma is the cute old lady who always has cookies--for her granddaughters (obviously), for the kids next door, for the people who work at the bank. Whenever you go to her house, chocolate chip cookies and pizzelles will be there, without fail....
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Celebrate the start of summer with a song!

Fête de la Musique is hands-down one of my favorite holidays in France. The concept is simple: take advantage of the longest day of the year with an open-air music festival. Amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to play in the streets,...
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Travel isn’t always beautiful, but it’s always worth it

"Heureux qui, comme Ulysse, a fait un beau voyage" --Joachim du Bellay Roughly translated, this means "Happy is he who, like Ulysses, has made a beautiful voyage." Ever since stumbling across this mosaic on Castle Hill, the quote has stuck...
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