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The Worst Kitchen Gadget in the World
Almost every foodie worth their salt, including those who hang onto every word by that scary, bow-tied gent, adore their Microplane zester. The rasp-style graters have turned zesting into one of the hottest fads of the new millenium. (Did anyone catch those steamy photos of Vince and Jen zesting lemons on their balcony? Or Brad and Angelina passing time until the baby came, grating orange…
Ten Thoughts For The Weekend
1. I would like to state, once and for all, to clear up the persistent rumors: It was indeed a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. 2. I became a Treehugger. 3. I learned that if your French doctor prescribes suppositories, it’s not a good idea to take one just before going to yoga. 4. Am I the only one that hopes that if Star Jones Reynolds keeps…
Paris Organics
When I take Americans to a market here in Paris, a common query is, “What do they think about organics in France?” The two markets I shop at regularly, the Richard Lenoir Market and the Marche d’Aligre, don’t have much in the way of anything organic. There is one vendor who regularly shows up at the Richard Lenoir market with a gorgeous array of fruits…
Save The Internet Day
I love the internet. It allows me to trans-Atlantically track the demise of Star Jones Reynolds, witness the triumph of man over beast (which some might say bears an eerie resemblance to the previous scenario), and allows otherwise successful writers to fritter away his… I mean…their talents, in lieu of earning a living. Today is Save The Internet Day. Living abroad often makes me forget…
No Man Is As Island. Except Me.
When I decided to move from San Francisco, the two places I narrowed it down to were Honolulu or Paris. The beauty of living in Hawaii is…well, the beauty of Hawaii. Lots of warm beaches and surfing, alarmingly-fresh sushi, tropical fruits galore in your backyard, and an accumulation of frequent-flyer miles from trips to the mainland. Paris, on the one hand, was France. So I…
How To Get Banned For Life From Whole Foods
Do you wander the aisles at Whole Foods, soaking up all the good vibes from the organic, sustainable, and good-for-you products? Ever been tempted to snitch a sample? Well, you’d better not…
What They Say vs. What They Mean
When they say,“Non”, they mean, “Convince me.” When they say,“We do not take returns”, they mean,“Convince me.” When they say,“It’s not broken“, they mean,“Convince me.” When they say, “You need a prescription for that”, they mean,“Convince me.” When they say,“The restaurant is completely full”, they mean,“Please come up with a better story.” When they say,“The restaurant is completely full”, they mean,“We already have enough Americans…
