The Good Life

  • Chocolate Shops Of Paris

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Paris is known for its delightful window displays, and the chocolate shops and patissieries are no exception. Here are a few of the…

  • At Home: The Bar Cart

    As I recently admitted to my friend D, I’m becoming a little obsessed with home decor. For so many years, with both of us working…

  • Gettin’ “Hygge” With It…

    I see the word “hygge” making the rounds a lot these days. It’s a Danish word that roughly means “getting cozy,” and the concept of hygge is…

  • Wait…Where Are We Again?

    According to our walking tour guide, the Japanese are as enamored of all things French as some of us in the States, but especially with the food….

  • London Eats

    We enjoyed some really outstanding meals during our few days in London, and if you’re planning a visit, you may want to consider some of these….

  • thursday this & that

    One of our favorite shops to visit in Paris is the Boutique Maille Paris on place de la Madeleine. We discovered it on one of our first…

  • encore: Passover apple kugel

    If you’ve been invited to a Passover seder and aren’t sure what to bring, this recipe is very easy and has always been a hit….