Paris

Creme Brulee and Thoughts of April in Paris

April 2, 2012
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In my previous post I wrote about one of Ina Garten’s recipes, Chocolate Orange Mousse,  in her wonderful book,  Barefoot in Paris.   I didn’t give Ina’s recipe my usual rave reviews because it fell short of my expectations from reading the recipe and I was disappointed.  I have to be honest and confess that [...]

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Paris Shopping – What’s Up With That VAT Tax?

January 21, 2012

Pin It Have you ever heard of the VAT tax and wondered what it is? Several friends who are planning trips to Europe this spring and summer asked me about it and I thought the topic would make a good post. I hope this information will be useful and will give you confidence to claim [...]

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The Art of French Window Licking

December 4, 2011
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  When I was a little girl one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season was the unveiling of the store windows at the largest department store in downtown Portland, Meier & Frank.  It was a big event for us, one that we dressed up for and looked forward to for weeks before [...]

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Travel Notes: The Marais in Paris

July 20, 2011
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  Are you ready for a walk through another Paris neighborhood? If we plan our day right we will arrive just in time for lunch. The Marais is one of Paris’ oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods.  First developed in the 12th century, the Marais is one of  only a few areas  in Paris that preserves narrow [...]

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