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FROM MY KITCHEN

Posted on 04/14/2012 by sincerelyelaine

Up above, on the menu bar underneath the picture, you will see I have added a new menu that you can click on.  It is called, “From My Kitchen.” I have been cooking and baking for quite a number of years. … Continue reading →

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ENJOYING ZOU BISOU BISOU

Posted on 03/28/2012 by sincerelyelaine

I had to come back from Paris early and never made it to Italy this year for our annual drive and visit.  Oh dear, but, I was so glad we got back just in time for the   Season 5 … Continue reading →

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CAFÉS, BISTROS AND BRASSERIES

Posted on 03/19/2012 by sincerelyelaine

I took this top picture back on February 2nd, when the weather in Paris was cold. I had compiled an assortment of pictures of the various cafés, bistros and brasseries in Paris and would like to share some here. This … Continue reading →

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BACK HOME IN NEW YORK

Posted on 03/16/2012 by sincerelyelaine

In Paris at 3:00 AM we woke up to the very disturbing alarm.  We had to get ready to leave the apartment by 4:30 AM.  So we began by making a pot of coffee, talking a little about how we … Continue reading →

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TOP CHEF, ALCAZAR RESTAURANT

Posted on 03/07/2012 by sincerelyelaine

It was so exciting that a friend was able to get us a reservation at the Alcazar Restaurant.   This restaurant will be the temporary restaurant of Top Chef, for three months, from February to the end of April 2012. … Continue reading →

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THE LOVER’S LOCKS OF PONT DES ARTS

Posted on 03/05/2012 by sincerelyelaine

Sunday morning we were on our way to Notre Dame.   We were surprised when a bus pulled up and we couldn’t get on because it was so crowded.  It would be a 20 minute wait for the next one. … Continue reading →

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GOING TO A BAR IN PARIS

Posted on 03/03/2012 by sincerelyelaine

My son told me a funny story that I would like to share about going out to a bar here in Paris. In the heart of Saint Germain des Prés on the left bank and close to the Latin Quarter, … Continue reading →

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SIPPING AN ESPRESSO ON THE BALCONY

Posted on 03/01/2012 by sincerelyelaine

I’m sitting here sipping an espresso and having half of an eclair au chocolat.  As you can see in the photo I have not cut it in half as of yet.  Honestly, this is truly my husband’s favorite and we … Continue reading →

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A DAY AT THE MUSÉE d’ORSAY

Posted on 02/29/2012 by sincerelyelaine

We went to the Musée d”Orsay on Friday.  We actually walked there which was a  (a favorite New York word) undertaking.  It was, however, really nice to walk along the Seine all the way. The museum was originally a train … Continue reading →

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CHÅTEAU DE VERSAILLES

Posted on 02/28/2012 by sincerelyelaine

We had a fantastic day on Sunday.  We took the RER C to Versailles which was about a 20 minute ride once you are on the train.  The train is different from the metro inside of Paris.  It is a … Continue reading →

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