Sweet or savory, France’s tourte de blettes is the king of street food
In a recent, month-long stay in Aix-en-Provence, in the south of France, some of my best feasts were take-outs, enjoyed on a wooden bench in Nice. This gem of a...
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Neighborhood block parties: Planning tips from the pros
Block parties, fueled by sunshine and new neighbors, can be fun to attend. And gathering 15 to 100 familiar and unfamiliar faces can be satisfying, a reward that goes beyond...
French bookstore seduces chefs and readers
In trying to find Librairie Gourmande in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, heed the address: My destination, rue Montmartre, was blocks away from boulevard Montmartre. After several wrong turns and...
Global Greeter Network: Free tour of France with new friends
Who said the French were inhospitable? Nonsense. Those uninformed have not used the Global Greeter Network. Started in New York City in 1992, the network has evolved into a worldwide...
A taste of Cuba: A culinary look at the next travel hot spot
Just a couple months before President Obama's announcement of the easing of travel restrictions to Cuba, freelance writer Margaret Sheridan visited the island. Her impressions of the humble food scene...
Fair-trade champion and MarketPlace founder empowers artisans in India
It's not the joy of shopping or wearing handmade clothes from a select group of artisans in India that gives Pushpika Freitas pleasure. Rather, it's the ripple effect that comes...
Diane Graham-Henry, fitness buff
Diane Graham-Henry worked for years as a photographer. But her passion, and lifestyle, has focused on fitness. The pleasure she derives from racewalking — as well as kayaking, rowing and...
Lessons from a cooking class junkie
Downsizing a home has its rewards and drawbacks. Selling a condo and quitting a job paved way for overseas adventures. Upon my return, I opted for a studio with a...
Elysia Root, pastry chef
It's not about the recipes, or vanilla spongecake versus chocolate, or square layers versus round. For Elysia Root, cake is the medium to create memories and happiness. The satisfaction of...
Elysia Root, pastry chef
It's not about the recipes, or vanilla spongecake versus chocolate, or square layers versus round. For Elysia Root, cake is the medium to create memories and happiness. The satisfaction of...