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Nov 23

As a “journalist” I receive  a number of media pitches every day.  Lots of companies want media attention — and I am HAPPY to receive most of those pitches.  I spent 15 years in PR.  I know the business.  I know the rules.  I really try to be understanding and receptive.  I recognize that PR [...]

Nov 18

My colleagues picked the restaurant tonight.  When I’m in Paris I want classic French food — ONLY classic French food.  They however picked an Italian restaurant run by people dedicated to their religion which meant they eliminated meat and pork from the menu.  (there were a few religions in play)  So — while it was [...]

Nov 17

When I go to a foreign city, especially Paris or Rome — I walk around with a map in hand and a vague idea of where I am.  I think it’s the best way to experience the city.  Today — I did that in the Latin Quarter in Paris.  My primary destination was the Conciergierie [...]

Nov 15
Leaving on a Jet Plane
posted by: dawn in Uncategorized on 11 15th, 2009 | | 1 Comment »

Hello There — I’m Paris bound.  I’m expecting a two week hiatus from the blog as the day I return, all of our Thanksgiving family company arrives. I’ll try to post, but if I don’t get the chance, Happy Thanksgiving! I’m Thankful for more than I can possibly write about, but among them: A husband [...]

Nov 12

Apparently, if you are a teenager, yes. Before Tyler (17) moved in with us he told me he wanted to cook his “special” burgers for Bill and I.  We had extensive conversations about how much he liked making burgers.  Being new to the stepmom thing and especially new to the teenage boy thing.  I decided [...]

Nov 11

About two years ago I was in the Le Creuset outlet with my family looking at this exact Swissmar Raclette with the granite top and seriously pondering purchasing it.  I remember it being priced at close to $200 and it was right after Christmas so even though I wanted it, I was hemming and hawing.  [...]

Nov 8

A couple weeks ago I received an announcement for the new Silver Spoon Pasta cookbook.  The pitch: The Silver Spoon, THE SILVER SPOON: PASTA (Phaidon Press; October 12, 2009; $39.95 hardcover) presents a collection of more than 350 authentic and definitive pasta recipes for all fans of this tasty Italian staple. Whereas The Encyclopedia of [...]

Nov 4
The $40 Tomato
posted by: dawn in Uncategorized on 11 4th, 2009 | | 7 Comments »

In August, which is late for this project, I was bitten by the bug to grow my own tomatoes.  I already have a lovely herb garden on my patio that is so productive I probably throw away $40 worth of fresh herbs a month keeping my plants trimmed.  But my space to grow food is [...]