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Well, after 10 glorious days, one flight debacle, visiting with our friends, eating thousands of macaroons and croissants, many taste tests of Berthillon, Pozetto and Amorino, consuming 10 pounds of chocolate, 30 pounds of cheese, crusty baguettes, dozens of Caudalie…

Well, after waiting many long months, it has finally come.  I feel as though I get to return *home*.  At least that is the way it feels as soon as I step off the plane and breath the crisp, clean…

Thanks to all who guessed.  ParisBreakfasts was the first to get it right.  Now why does that not surprise me????  I was on top of La Samaritaine, on their rooftop cafe. What a view this was!!!  Sadly, it is now…

Sure, everyone knows that you can go to the top of the Eiffel Tower and see a spectacular Panoramic view of Paris…but it will cost you.  Not only in Euros, but in time too.  Sometimes you stand on line for…

Side by side they stand.  Paris’s most famous artists, writers and visitors alike have flocked to these cafes for decades.  They are both popular, but if you love one, you hate the other.  And vice-versa.  The passionate debates for one…

photo:  Randy Silver, The Louvre, Yesterday & Today, Images of the Special Light A few years ago, when I came back from my first Paris trip, I ‘met’ a super nice (and talented) photographer, that has a passion for Paris…

You all know by know, that I am the queen of bargain wine.  Lord knows I am not made of money, so I try to enjoy wine, but limit myself to less than $10 a bottle.  Every once in a…

By now you all know how fond I am of Italy and real Italian cooking.  I have done restaurant reviews in the past, where I give you a factual play-by-play of every course, ingredient, decor and service, which is really…

I asked for your input for what you love about Paris, both Terry and Melissa said they love the Musée d’Orsay.  I also hinted that some of things you love…may just show up on my blog.  Since I have already…