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• Book Review : Never Trust a Thin Cook

  Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 06:00 in italy, book, book review, musings, memoir, modena, eric dregni

  By now, you know that I love reading books and memoirs that involve my twin passions, France and Italy. I have mentioned several other Italian books that I have read and loved, and even have a few recommendations in my Amazon store. The latest, that ...

• Travel Tip Tuesday | Three Cheap Sleeps in Paris

  Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 06:00 in hotels, travel tips, paris, budget hotel, convent, travel tip tuesday, cheap sleeps

  Last Travel Tip Tuesday we covered cheap accommodation in Italy. This week, it’s my other twin passion we are covering- Paris. Paris is definitely one of the chicest and most expensive cities to visit in Europe, but that doesn’t mean you...

• Les Bouquinistes

  Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 06:00 in books, paris, france, vintage, seine, booksellers, bouquinistes

    Many a photo of Paris taken from the banks of the Seine, contain these large dark green (often dented and graffitied) metal boxes perched precariously atop the cement walls lining the embankments that run both sides of the river. These green...

• Roasted Tomato & Basil Penne

  Posted on Thursday November 12th, 2009 at 11:11 in pasta, italian, tomatoes, recipe box, italian food and drink

    Roasting tomatoes is so very easy- and it gives them a delicious sweet flavor!   The process couldn't be simpler, really.  And roasted tomatoes make a perfect pasta topping when you are looking for something quick! Start with...

• Travel Tip Tuesday | Types of Cheap Accommodation in Italy

  Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 12:36 in budget, italy, travel tips, accommodation, convents, travel tip tuesday

  Not everyone can afford to stay at 5-star hotels or glorious spacious villas when traveling to the Bel Paese.  And though at this point, I think everyone knows enough to surf on-line for discount hotels or  hostels- there are some other ...

• Five Drinks You Must Try in France

  Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 10:28 in france, drinks, beverages, french food and drink

  Discovering a culture through its food and drink can be just as much fun as exploring the destination itself. We all know that France is known for their haute cuisine, as well as their fashion. Well, there are a few drinks that are extra special find...

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