Saturday, February 18, 2012
Kathy of A Passion for Food
If we looked even remotely alike or if Kathy had been born during the disco era instead of the new wave era, you might think we were separated at birth. She travels, writes for local publications and has a soft spot for sweets. In fact, whereas I used to have the sweets beat for Metro newspaper, Kathy has the enviable position of writing the Sugar Rush column for Serious Eats. Kathy is so smart and sweet, and is living such a charmed and delicious life, it makes me want to hit rewind and relive my 20s again. It also makes me happy to include her lovely blog, A Passion for Food on the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Andi of Misadventures with Andi
Anyone who’s ever met Andi knows there is a light inside this woman that cannot be extinguished. She’s in Seattle, Vegas, Toronto, Beijing… always on the go, and never without sharing interesting posts along the way. And though she’s a California Girl, she always comes back to Paris… which is how I met her at a darling Montmartre bar over wine and cheese with about a dozen other bloggers in the fall of 2009.
Since then, I’ve been following Andi’s Frolicking/French Fridays (and Wordless Wednesdays and Saturday Sixes) along with all the delicious meals she shares. Her vivaciousness, generosity and bonhomie make her a favorite of anyone who’s ever met her, and I’m honored to have the covetable French Friday spotlight as part of the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour. Merci, Andi!
Since then, I’ve been following Andi’s Frolicking/French Fridays (and Wordless Wednesdays and Saturday Sixes) along with all the delicious meals she shares. Her vivaciousness, generosity and bonhomie make her a favorite of anyone who’s ever met her, and I’m honored to have the covetable French Friday spotlight as part of the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour. Merci, Andi!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
We interrupt this Blog Tour for something(s) sweet
The religeuse from Eric Kayser
A beautiful box of bonbons from Jacques Genin
Three wee macarons from none other than Pierre Hermé
The irresistible display at Ble Sucré...
...La Maison du Chocolat...
...And Pain du Sucré
Tarte tatin!
The famous Mont Blanc at Angelina
Getting full? Well, the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour is nearly over. Just a handful of more stops await you this weekend. In the meantime, a million thanks to everyone who’s been following and participating and maybe feeling hungry for something else.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Linda of Parisien Salon
If there’s one thing you should have gotten by now, it’s that the Francophile and foodie communities of Paris and beyond are wildly talented and ambitious. Designer bags, fudgy brownies, debut novels, pastel watercolors… what doesn’t this lot from the Blog Tour do?!
Enter Linda Donahue of Parisien Salon. She brings so many great things and talents together with her wonderful online magazine and boutique. I first met this tour de force at a friend’s soirée—one of those lovely gatherings in a Parisian pad overlooking the zinc rooftops, the Eiffel Tower pulsing in the background, wine, cheese and sweets laid on the table in abundance (oh, moments like this, I too ask why I left Paris…). But since we didn’t have time to chat we made a date to meet for tea at Rose Bakery. There, we bonded over our backgrounds in advertising, connections to New York, and, bien sur, our love for the City of Light. Since then, as both she and I ping and pong through Paris, we’ve continued bonding and I’m delighted Parisien Salon is today’s stop on the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour. Merci, Linda!
Enter Linda Donahue of Parisien Salon. She brings so many great things and talents together with her wonderful online magazine and boutique. I first met this tour de force at a friend’s soirée—one of those lovely gatherings in a Parisian pad overlooking the zinc rooftops, the Eiffel Tower pulsing in the background, wine, cheese and sweets laid on the table in abundance (oh, moments like this, I too ask why I left Paris…). But since we didn’t have time to chat we made a date to meet for tea at Rose Bakery. There, we bonded over our backgrounds in advertising, connections to New York, and, bien sur, our love for the City of Light. Since then, as both she and I ping and pong through Paris, we’ve continued bonding and I’m delighted Parisien Salon is today’s stop on the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour. Merci, Linda!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Lindsey of Lost in Cheeseland
Lindsey Tramuta. The girl kills me. When I first met her, I understood her to be an uber savvy social media/advertising guru. Fair enough. Then I started taking notice of her killer photographs. Sheer talent. And then, I realized, she can seriously write. And, well, don’t even get me started on her baking skills. Dare I say Lola’s brownies are the best I have ever eaten?? (Sorry, maman!)
Fast forward a year and a half. Now I know Lindsey to be not only a talented woman, but a good friend. She is generous and thoughtful, bright and inquisitive, honest and fun. She was kind enough to take all the photos of me you see peppering this Blog Tour; she’s accommodating enough to fulfill my Lola’s orders when I’m in town; she’s cool enough to hang out in cafes for hours with; and, well, she’s just plain nice. Lindsey, merci for the photos, the inspiration and being part of the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour!
Fast forward a year and a half. Now I know Lindsey to be not only a talented woman, but a good friend. She is generous and thoughtful, bright and inquisitive, honest and fun. She was kind enough to take all the photos of me you see peppering this Blog Tour; she’s accommodating enough to fulfill my Lola’s orders when I’m in town; she’s cool enough to hang out in cafes for hours with; and, well, she’s just plain nice. Lindsey, merci for the photos, the inspiration and being part of the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour!
Monday, February 13, 2012
My Vegan Mondays
After a week that included stuffing my maw at Friedmans, Gotham Bar at the Peninsula, Café Asean, Rye, Maison Premiere, Georgetown Cupcake, Jack’s Wife Freida, Eataly and others, today’s Vegan Monday was more than a little essential. (And we just won’t mention licking the bowl while making chocolate ganache this evening…) Pants... getting... snug...
Morning
Coffee with soy milk
Granola and almond milk
Afternoon
Cannellini bean salad with avocado, roasted tomatoes and zucchini and pumpkin seeds
Banana
Dried cranberries
Evening
Lentil soup
Roll
Morning
Coffee with soy milk
Granola and almond milk
Afternoon
Cannellini bean salad with avocado, roasted tomatoes and zucchini and pumpkin seeds
Banana
Dried cranberries
Evening
Lentil soup
Roll
Carol of Paris Breakfasts
There are few other people with greater passion for Paris than Carol G of Paris Breakfasts. At regular intervals every year, she (and Bear) journey from New York to the City of Light (as well as London and beyond) just to explore new bakeries, meet new people, and sketch and paint more of her lovely watercolors. Her witty posts are filled with wicked insights and sharp observations—every day is a fun new discovery at Paris Breakfasts.
The first time Carol and I met was nothing short of classic. She invited me to lunch at the very proper restaurant Lassarre, where a British TV company was filming a reality show about apprenticing waiters on their way to becoming proper serveurs. Needless to say, the service was abysmal and the typical two-hour French lunch dragged for at least three. Luckily, Carol has a great sense of humor and we just laughed and we continued laughing at subsequent meetings, such as for tea and sweets Carette and the croissant smackdown. As such a devout Francophile and devotée to all things sweet and pretty, I'm honored that Carol joined the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour.
The first time Carol and I met was nothing short of classic. She invited me to lunch at the very proper restaurant Lassarre, where a British TV company was filming a reality show about apprenticing waiters on their way to becoming proper serveurs. Needless to say, the service was abysmal and the typical two-hour French lunch dragged for at least three. Luckily, Carol has a great sense of humor and we just laughed and we continued laughing at subsequent meetings, such as for tea and sweets Carette and the croissant smackdown. As such a devout Francophile and devotée to all things sweet and pretty, I'm honored that Carol joined the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Helen of Helen Hearts
Just as her blog’s name implies, Helen is filled with love and affection. It comes across in her posts as much as her pictures as she explores New York City and the occasional foreign destination and shares the fashion, food, art and design that she hearts.
Big whoop, right?
Except that Helen is just a youngin’. Not even a year out of New York University, she’s already building a successful marketing career at the world’s largest beauty company, L'Oreal, while eating up the city’s best restaurants, parties and events. At 22, she’s already successful and worldly and is proof that we don’t have to weep for the next generation. Keep up the inspiration, Helen, and merci bien for being part of the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour!
Big whoop, right?
Except that Helen is just a youngin’. Not even a year out of New York University, she’s already building a successful marketing career at the world’s largest beauty company, L'Oreal, while eating up the city’s best restaurants, parties and events. At 22, she’s already successful and worldly and is proof that we don’t have to weep for the next generation. Keep up the inspiration, Helen, and merci bien for being part of the Paris, My Sweet Blog Tour!
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