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Rigatoni with Spicy Cauliflower and Leftovers

Monday lunch for one on a cold and cloudy afternoon. Our dinner two nights ago was pasta with roasted cauliflower, made spicy by the addition of a red chilli and garlic. We grilled Italian sausages and also some peppers that … Continue reading

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Day 2 in France

Our first morning in Paris and I was up very early. Both my Mom and my sister slept well past 11 am so I had plenty of time to go to the grocery store and the patisserie that is located … Continue reading

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The promise of a recipe to come…

After the excitement of our arrival and the subsequent hustle to get the apartment set up and Max ready for school we are now easing our way into bit more of a “normal” routine around here. For Glen and Max … Continue reading

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Day 15, our final day in Paris

This is it. The final day of our trip and one final Paris post. Our flight doesn’t leave until 3 pm and our bags are mostly packed and so we will still have the morning to take a walk around … Continue reading

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Day 14 in Paris

I remember the first time I saw the Mona Lisa I was surprised at how small it was. This is certainly not a glass half empty comment. The painting is absolutely impressive when viewed up close but when you enter … Continue reading

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Day 13 in Paris

Our time is winding down here. Today we had to move from our comforting and lovely apartment into a hotel for our final two nights. Luckily it is the same hotel that we stayed in last year and only a … Continue reading

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Day 12 in Paris

I have thoroughly enjoyed eating my way around the city these last twelve days. It is funny though, the most memorable meals that my Mom and I have eaten in Paris have not been from the fancy or famous restaurants … Continue reading

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Day 11 in Paris

Today was the perfect day in Paris. I know that I have been saying that almost everyday (except for the day that the waiter yelled at me) but today was particularly perfect. This didn’t stem from a particular event but … Continue reading

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