A Love Letter to Paris: the Everyday Luxury of Pastry

Pastry in Paris is more than just a food. It's a way of life.

Food-loving Paris is a playground for pastry. I may have come to Paris twelve years ago as a dedicated student of linguistics and French literature, but I quickly learned I’d need to learn another language entirely to fully immerse myself in the culture—the language of pastry.  And it was by focusing my attention on all […]

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Gluten Free in Rome

If you're obsessed with Rome, you know not to add garlic to your amatriciana.

With pizza, pasta and bread around every corner, you might think that eating gluten free in Rome is impossible—but you’d be wrong! Although traditional Italian cuisine is largely wheat-based, there are many naturally gluten-free ways to eat in Italy. For example, secondo dishes (main courses) usually consist of meat or fish cooked simply. But what […]

Where to Find the Best Torrijas in Seville

Torrijas

You’re probably familiar with French toast. What you might not be familiar with is its Spanish counterpart: torrijas.  This scrumptious treat consists of slices of bread soaked in eggs, as well as milk or wine. Then, the bread is fried to perfection and topped off with honey, cinnamon sugar, or whipped cream. We’re all about […]