Paired with the pure, unadulterated butter, the combination made we think I was simultaneously in heaven and hell.

For my main course, I decided to order the Coquilles Saint-Jacques avec risotto reggiano (scallops and risotto).

Of all the beautiful sights, sounds and tastes of Paris, it is the Eiffel Tower that has stood out as its most prominent symbol. It was the tallest building from its inception, as the entry way for the 1889 World’s Fair, until 1930 when the Chrysler building in New York City was erected. Although it [...]

It didn’t take long after landing in London to find myself wooed by several Pret a Manger eateries along the busy, wet sidewalks. The last time I was in London if you recall, I fell in love with Pret a Manger’s Hoisin Duck Wrap (“Pret a Manger? Abso-bloody-lutely!“) and it was only a matter of [...]

Sunday morning in Paris was a truly indulgent experience. I had spent the previous day making and sampling chocolates at a course taught by Mélanie Dupuis, Chef pâtissière at L’Atelier des Sens. As with almost all cooking classes, I departed after three hours of true immersion of the senses with a wonderful box of chocolates. [...]

While visiting Bath, England and touring the famous Roman Baths, I did manage to stroll around the streets of Bath which were very walkable. I enjoyed the adventures of turning around a corner and finding another interesting discovery. One of the places I stopped into was Sally Lunn’s which offers a restaurant on the main [...]

It was a Sunday so after walking around the beautiful courtyard, I was fortunate to also witness a service taking place.

I overheard someone mention that if you go to The Pump Room, and for 50p you can try a glass of the spring water.