0 Moi, Tourist

Update: iPod Touch About the only thing I can work on the iTouch is MYFISH 3D Everything else is a washout... The how-to book I bought is too heavy, too long... I'm sending it back and getting the new Kindle Fire. The Louvre app works but do I need it? I thought those Paris apps would really help me get Metro savvy... But let's face. I eat off Metro place maps (from La Vaissellerie) Rick Tulka's wife even gave me Paris Metro eyeglass cleaning cloth My Paris Metro dish towel may win the day...Can you see me... Holding up this in a rush hour Metro? I love my NY MTA subway shower curtain but the French don't use shower curtains - ca n'existe pas...

0 STIR-FRIED DUCK & MANGETOUT PEAS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

In life nothing is ever black or white. Like with monochromatic photography, there are multiple shades of greys, some darker, some lighter than others. Most events are not utterly sensational or completely disastrous. They generally contain elements of both good and bad, in various percentages. The same can be said about blogging. Although it is a very enriching and satisfying occupation, it is far from being always a relaxing or fun adventure. It is no storm-free cruise...Of course, being the author and creator of a blog brings a lot of joy. You get the opportunity to develop your talents, to cultivate yourself by acquiring new knowledge, to...

0 What 2 Eat in London?

I'll have four days in London during my Paris trip... What to eat? Starting the day with a proper English breakfast sets you up perfectly. You could almost eat nothing until tea time... I love the food served in the streets in London... All you need is a 'fiver' and you can eat superbly at Covent Garden... Or Borough Market... The classic fish n' chips - a must-do this trip I've been going to Food For Thought for years - it offers balance to...  Ottolenghi's divine passion fruit meringue tart. However did I miss Ottolenghi's Lemon tart? This oversight must be remedied a toute a suite. Stopping in at Sketch Tea Parlor is another...

0 Le Bon Gout

I got French lecons on le bon gout/good taste last weekend. For example in Paris NEVER wear flipflops. They're for la plage/beach only I was told. Repetto ballerinas are always perfect. Les running shoes? Non non non jamais!I was sitting in front of Sant Ambroeus eating a gelato - a perfect shoe viewing spot.Caroline Kennedy waltzed in wearing these silver ballerinas. A Parisienne wearing Italian metalic sandals.. My new Converse with sparkly paillettes - anything shiny is hot hot hot right now in Paris Fr Girl says. Could you call these 'Marie-Antoinette' flipflops? Trying to keep up with Fr girl's good taste I got $$$ Fr beurre.But she wanted...