Chocolate, cheese, macaroons, butter, bread. France does them about as well as anywhere. Using davidlebovitz.com as our guide, we sought out some of the best in each category. Below are two of the more famed chocolatiers – Patrick Roger and Pierre Marcolini. If nothing else, Patrick Roger is worth the visit for the stunning air [...]
It’s tough out there for a blogger. You visit a restaurant in the opening days, you’re a glory-seeker and the pros roll their eyes at you, especially if you pan the place. Wait a few months, and those writing for a living have already provided their official starred review. It makes me wonder about the [...]
I made this pie for Thankgiving, my first pie ever. I added a few drops of vanilla and then tied up some cardamom seeds in cheese cloth to add more flavor to the filling. I probably overworked the pie dough a bit too much, but I’ll get the hang of it. I also didn’t do [...]
