India has nothing to do with the Mediterranean, except that I am visiting India right now. Of course, as a Mediterranean diet promoter and dietitian, I look for similarities and differences with the Mediterranean diet. I see that animal protein is used in small amounts and that there are a lot of vegetarians and vegans [...]
Two weeks ago I moved out of my ‘spacious’ apartment (450 square feet) with the magnificent view of Antibes and red sunsets. I only had rented that apartment as a seasonal rental, as it was difficult for me to get almost anything when I first moved here. And like some of the problems I had [...]
When I decided I was going to spend a few days in Paris, I wondered where I would be eating some ‘real’ super amazing good food; something so good that it would knock me off my chair. I live for experiences like that; in food, in traveling or in relationships and I accumulate lasting memories [...]
For those who don’t know me well or haven’t figured it out yet; I am a foodie and in French I call myself a gourmet gourmande. Gourmet; because I know and appreciate ‘good’ food and ‘gourmande’ because I am excited about food and want some. It’s all about food for me; I am always looking [...]
Last week I had to leave my dear Mediterranean Sea for a short trip to Paris. I was lucky to enjoy perfect weather while I was there. It was cooler and somewhat rainy before I arrived and after I left, the weather angels were with me on that one. I think of Paris as a [...]
As I am writing about my trip to Paris I just noticed the sky changing colors. Since I am moving to a smaller, much smaller apartment next week and also on the second floor rather than the sixth floor, I wanted to capture this amazing view I was privileged to have for the past four [...]