Shopping for le Weekend in Paris
One of the great joys of visiting Paris is weekend shopping at neighborhood food markets. Here are some of my favorites.
How a Visit to Basque Country Cured Me of Fish Phobia
Each time I asked a vendor in the St. Jean-de-Luz market which ingredients they used for marmitako, they looked at me like I was, um, a fish out of water.
How to Eat Like A Basque Without Breaking the Bank
Don’t be seduced by the constellation of Michelin-starred restaurants in this foodie’s paradise. Here’s how to make your money — and your feast — go further.
Cooking in Other People’s Kitchens
Some of the best meals I have eaten in France have consisted of food I prepared myself. How to navigate the quirky kitchens of vacation rentals.
Savoring Alsace: A Slow Traveler Goes Beyond the Façades
Being able to experience the rhythms of daily life in a rural French village is one of the joys of visiting Alsace. Here are others.