Omnivore World Tour – Paris Food Festival 2013
Posted by on Friday, March 22, 2013
This month, top of my ‘things to try and squeeze into my Paris to-do list’ was the Omnivore Paris Food Festival. I’ve been going to it for the past couple of years but was lucky enough to get a freebie this year (thanks Lisa Kajita!), and it was a real treat to be surrounded by other people cooking and demonstrating their culinary ideas – nice to step away from my own recipe testing for a few hours!
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You can now follow me on Instagram (@rachelkhooks)! Here are some snapshots from my edible adventures this week:
Terroirs d’avenir
Posted by on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I’m a strong advocate that great things can happen in small spaces.So when one of the smallest streets in Paris welcomed a fabulous new produce retailer, I knew big things were sure to ensue. Terroirs d’avenir is tucked away on the little Rue du Nil (home to Gregory Marchand’s popular bars à vins and restaurant, Frenchie) in the heart of Paris’ 2nd arrondissement.
Oysters & cocktails @ Mary Celeste, Paris
Posted by on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Sneak peek at the new cocktail & oyster (plus a few other bar snacks) bar by the Candelaria team. Definitely a (delicious) winning combo!
Christmas ideas – last minute gifts
Posted by on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
If you’re like me, and December is running away from you, last-minute Christmas shopping might be on the cards. Here are some last-minute gift ideas.
L’éclair de Génie
Posted by on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Forget macarons it’s all about éclairs in Paris. Just opened today by the pâtisserie chef Christophe Adam, L’éclair de Génie is offering a delicious selection of classic (chocolate, coffee, salted butter caramel…) filled éclairs aswell as some unusual flavours combinations like marshmallow or the limited edition Christmas one with …
Christmas ideas for Francophiles
Posted by on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Joyeux Noël! Here are my Christmas gift ideas for those who have fallen head of heels for French life.
Le ciné – je t’adore
Posted by on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
I love going to my local cinema. It’s on the Canal St Martin. There are actually two on each side of the canal. You can even hop on the ciné boat to take you to the other cinema. The Parisians love going to cinema on a Sunday. You’ll see a long queue for the latest blockbuster or film noir.
Cycling in Paris: Velib essentials
Posted by on Friday, October 26, 2012
In theory, zipping around in lovely heels – obligatory good-looking Frenchman by your side – sounds like the perfect way to explore the City of Lights by bicycle, right? In reality there’s a little more cycling savvy needed to make the most of cycling in Paris.
La Petite Cuisine à Paris (The Little Paris Kitchen in French) book launch
Posted by on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
It’s a wrap! Great to meet lots of friendly faces at the book launch events for the French version of LPK in Paris last week at La Cocotte and Colette. Bienvenue “La petite cuisine à Paris”! (published by Hachette Pratique on the 17.10.12). Here’s a recap of the launch and book signing events.
