To fully appreciate a story, I feel like it helps to understand the history. This is the backstory behind my love affair with macarons and how it all began. Like all good love affairs, this story involves indulgence, excitement, frustration, tears and, of course, Paris! I remember the first time I ate a macaron. It […]
Pastries of Paris
My dad and stepmom rented an apartment in Paris for the month of June, and since I’m just a short train ride away in London, visiting my family seemed like the perfect reason for a long weekend in the City of Light. That, and eating all the pastries of Paris. You know, for research. One […]
Amateur Macaron Extraordinaire
The trip to Paris originated because I noticed that one of my favorite bands would be closing out their European tour in Paris on November 20. And because, it’s Paris and since arriving in London, I’ve wanted to take the train down for a visit. The Local Natives show was (as always!) amazing and surprisingly […]
Paris Bound
Tomorrow I’m going to Paris! I’m so unbelievably, incredibly (insert one million adjectives here) excited! I haven’t been to Paris in 10 years; since I was on study abroad. Once I arrive, I’m going to begin a three day Parisian diet of breads, cheeses, desserts and wine, which will likely have to be combined with […]