French Cures for a Hangover: Cassoulet, Eaux-de-Vie, F.O. Soup, and...Rat Poison?

Eaux-de-vie as a hangover cure? Not sure about this one.

I don’t recommend that anyone drink to excess—that is, drink enough to get a hangover. But let’s face it: Sometimes it happens.

Fortunately, I rarely get hangovers anymore simply because I know exactly—from a little too much experience—how much I can drink without being

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Living the Creative Life in Paris: La Famille Summerbelle

Cute, cute, cute! Who makes these charming tea towels? Read on!

This is a guest post from my friend Chris Ellibee, who purveys beautiful items for his company, European Market. Chris and I first met when I wrote stories for the magazines he oversaw when he worked for the Better Homes and Gardens

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Wisconsin Made Me Fat. France Didn't.

As I’ve mentioned before, this summer I spent one month in France—eating croissants, foie gras, and anything else I wanted to eat—and gained not an ounce. But five days in Wisconsin? I put on FOUR POUNDS! Seriously!?!

Let’s examine how such a thing could have happened.

1. Getting There Piled It On

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