Category Archives: THE WAY I SEE IT

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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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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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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SUNDAYS IN PARIS

Posted on 02/20/2012 by sincerelyelaine

On Saturday, we had a special relative arrive from the states.  We took it easy that day to allow him some time to adjust and not push too hard after flying over.  We know all too well how the day … Continue reading →

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MUSEE JACQUEMART ANDRE

Posted on 02/17/2012 by sincerelyelaine

We took the metro to see a small museum, the Jacquesmart-André Musée.  It is in a beautiful mansion.  We saw the State Apartments, Informal and Private Apartments.  We walked through the Winter Garden inside and the Italian Museum.  Unfortunately no … Continue reading →

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