Heaven

Amazing Doughnut Plant Donuts

Donuts are undergoing a renaissance of sorts these days – really what is better than a fresh doughnut?  Balthazar, the classic French Bakery, in trendy SoHo, makes banana walnut donuts…
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La Demeure de Beaulieu

Glamping when the Loire is closed

Brittany was pretty tough to beat, but we soldiered on to the Loire – leaving butter, sea and salt behind.  We headed off to Saumur, home of the fouee bread…
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La Secrestia Kitchen

Dinner at the Church of Antonio – Verona

Day 2 in Verona, and the culinary delights do not disappoint.  I had a wonderful adventure yesterday, but will have to wait until I return home before I can tell…
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Radishes with butter

Paula’s Provencal Table

One of the best outcomes of my course in France last fall was meeting some wonderful people.  We were 18 students from literally all over the world and, of course,…
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