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Montmartre, Paris’ 18th arrondissement, symbolizes a variety of things to different people: some love the artistic vibe, (none other than Dali, Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh, to name just the painters, lived in the neighborhood,) while others enjoy the tranquility, (the narrow and often pedestrian streets tend to make the neighborhood quieter than other areas of Paris. ) Some know Montmartre for its Pigalle “red light district,” others for the Sacré Coeur Basilica, which majestically watches over Paris from the very top of the hill. Still others have begun to dream of visiting Montmartre after having seen it in the popular movie “Amélie.”
To me, Montmartre rhymes with friendship. Our close friends in Paris all live in Montmartre or very near to it. We’ve had countless parties, lavish dinners, and drinks in the area, and we’ve come to know it through the eyes of our friends who would never trade their
Continue reading A Food Tour of Paris’ Montmartre – And a Book Giveaway
I started this blog a year ago now, but I feel it should be 5 years old. I had been dreaming about it for so many years before starting it that I had written hundreds of posts in my head, before I even knew what WordPress was.
I always have a bit of trouble explaining what I do for a living. I like to do so many things and have had the luck to work in so many different fields that I myself often lose track of what I should put my energy into. When I started my blog, I knew three things for sure: I had a creative side, I wasn’t too bad with words, and I loved to cook. I wanted to unite, once and for all, all of my passions to benefit one project into which I would be able to pour hours without ever becoming bored with
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It’s hard to realize that a year ago we were coming back from our five-month stay in Paris. A year, really, already? Time flies: it’s not just a clichéd expression, it’s a reality.
Throughout our stay in Paris, one of our gourmand friends kept on talking about the Guilo Guilo, a Japanese restaurant in Montmartre. Of course, he was praising it, and to hear him describe the meals he had had over there was mouthwatering. It was clear we didn’t have a choice but to go there at least once during our stay. Some time by the end of April, my friend tried to get a reservation. Turns out Guilo Guilo, not only being very popular but also rather small, is pretty hard to book. The only night we could catch the last table (at 9:30 PM, which is best because nobody else is waiting for it, allowing you to take
Continue reading A Year Later: Guilo Guilo, Paris
What’s in my suitcase when I come back from a trip? Edible things. When abroad, I love to visit grocery stores the way others do souvenir shops and I always end up with small jars or packages of things I want to experience with back home.
“In my suitcase from…” will be a recurring theme on FoodNouveau. I will post about my findings right when I come back from my trips and of course update you when I cook with it. If you have suggestions of what to do with anything I bring back, please comment because frankly, sometimes I barely know what it is! Traveling is about discoveries, no?
So a couple of days ago I came back from a trip to Paris during the course of which I visited my usual gourmet shops: G. Detou, Bovida, Dehillerin and Mora, all in the 2nd arrondissement, right by Les Halles (see the
Continue reading In My Suitcase From… Paris
I’ve been on a bit of a macaron craze lately. I’ve been away from Paris for too long and I needed these little bits of sunshine to melt the winter away. Winter equals comfort though; fruity macarons would be made in the spring. I needed melt-in-your-mouth with a touch of home flavors. Chocolate was an easy first choice, and on my to-try list, there had long been the classic pistachio. Looking around for a third, and never-heard-of-before flavor, I found Mandy Mortimer’s mouth watering Maple & Pecan Macarons. Three is a charm! I was good to go.
Once you know how to master the basic macaron recipe, you can get adventurous and try these new flavors. My instructions are pretty straight forward; don’t hesitate to refer to my detailed step-by-step walkthrough close to fill you in on the details. Pay close attention to the cookie recipes because they incorporate additional ingredients compared
Continue reading Macarons, 3 Ways: Chocolate, Pistachio, Pecan and Maple
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