In “The Margot Affair,” Sanaë Lemoine Examines The Complexity & Failings Of Family Against The…Lemoine masterfully peppers the story with vivid descriptions of food as a proxy with which to talk about the hunger for acknowledgment.Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Published inCuriousI’m Rediscovering the Lost Art Of Recreation During COVIDIt was about a week into what I (optimistically? naively?) thought was going to be a few months of isolation. Having escaped the frenzy of…Feb 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
Identity Politics In France: A Reading ListA reading list that cuts through the oversimplified archetype of French culture.Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
4 Indispensable Cooking Lessons From Julia Child’s “My Life in France”If it’s possible for words to nourish you, Julia Child’s do just that.Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
When Words Failed, Ratatouille Didn’tHow this humble peasant dish helped me feel at home in Paris.Jan 25, 2021Jan 25, 2021
Anchovies & AdulthoodThe one experience that opened my eyes to the fish everyone loves to hate.May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
On Cooking Through GriefWhen grief entered my kitchen, people instinctually wanted to feed me. But I didn’t need food — I needed to cook.May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
Why We’re All Going Crazy Over Bitter Greens — And Have Been Since ForeverMusings on the circuitous nature of trends… plus cooking tips, flavor pairings, and recipe suggestions.Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
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