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Little Wenzhou
I spent enough time in Beijing to, in my opinion, consider that I've "lived" there. It takes time to get to know a city, and a few months just doesn't cut it for me. There are still whole...
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La Samaritaine
[caption id="attachment_235" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Photo by Walter Watzpatzkowski"][/caption] I'm absolutely fascinated by this building, although I've never actually been inside. I...
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Buying Meat in France – Le Lapin
[caption id="attachment_298" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Un Lièvre, Eduard Manet[/caption] For as long as I can remember, my sister and I have called our maternal grandmother Mémère. I'm not...
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La Bûche de Noël and a California Christmas
When I think of Christmas with my family a few things come to mind: Unpacking my mother's dishes with the little trees for their once-a-year appearance. Croissants and sausage and egg casserole on...
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Tacos, pho and banh mi – eating in Orange County, CA
I usually come back to Southern California, where I grew up, to visit my family during the holidays. While most people are at the mall frantically shopping for gifts for everyone on their list, you...
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Banh Mi in Paris
It's by no means an understatement to call le sandwiche an institution in France. If people aren't sitting down to a long lunch at a resto or café, they're almost invariably nibbling on (or wolfing...
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My Paris Bucket List (well, sort of)
I am a maker of lists. I'm not talking your every-day to-do list, which I actually make very few of. I'm not really inclined to write down everything I need from the grocery store, preferring to...
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Antiquing in Atlanta
Even though we've been here since mid-August, our apartment remains in flux -- a sort of holding pattern that's lasted much longer than we originally anticipated. Recouping pieces scattered across...
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P&C Market: Bringing Europe to Capitol Hill
Z had to work over the weekend, so I found myself out on a walk in the crisp fall air with an afternoon to myself. Just as I got to Lincoln Park, a sign stopped me in my tracks. Continue reading →
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Molly’s Books and Records
Although moving around so much makes it difficult to keep collections of any sort, Z and I still both have our weaknesses. He's a big vinyl fan with an ever-growing collection, a hobby I'm grateful...
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