Happy Kale

Flirting with detoxification

Dear Dr. Oz: I’ve never seen your show, but I was trolling the internet looking for a quick cleanse and found your 3 Day Detox Plan.  I practically eat desserts…
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Mistral and the Olive Trees - CastelaS

Perfect day in Provence

I knew it was going to be an awesome day. Not waking up to the sound of a rooster is a wonderful thing.  I had been forewarned about the rooster…
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Cafe des federations

Bouchon Experience – Cafe des Federations, Lyon

If La Mere Brazier was, say, a 13/10 on the fancy scale.  Our next stop was, umm, a generous 3.  A solid 3.  A delicious 3.  Personally, I am a…
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La Mere Brazier, Lyon

Lunch at La Mere Brazier

I had the most incredible ‘fancy’ lunch in Lyon at La Mere Brazier with Didi and Paula the other week, celebrating all three of our birthdays.  I am talking super…
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