pied-à-terre

pied-à-terre

  

  [pee-ey-duh-tair]

a residence, as an apartment, for part-time or temporary use.

Origin: 
1820–30;  < French:  literally, foot on ground>

Why not dream big!! Happy Thursday all.

The Little Paris Kitchen

One of my favorite things to do is to research Paris apartments.  I have a dream of one day owning a pied-a-terre in the city.  Something small and richly decorated but not extravagant.
ahhh, le sigh.

I keep noticing how petite the kitchens are and wondering how does one actually cook in a space so small.

Lot's of hanging pots and pans, and floor to ceiling shelves if you can.  Having all your basic ingredients on hand but not a lot of extra storage.  Which also means super fresh yummy little meals.  

(clearly there is no costco in paris!)

and in my searching I stumbled on this adorable young lady. . . 

Rachel Khoo

I was mesmerized by her ability to whip up the yummiest little dishes in truly a closet size kitchen.

ha, i love it. So impressive!

She has not only her only book out but has a cooking show on BBC.

She is just fantastic.

. . . a peak inside, of course I ordered a copy!

YUMMY!!!

Reims.

It is no secret I love Paris.
I am plotting my next trip this fall and top of my list is the lovely REIMS region.
Some interesting bits. . .

A day trip is in order, the train from Paris takes about 45mins.

an afternoon stroll, a visit to Veuve Clicquot and a delightful lunch.

 

I can not wait!

Les livres.

FRANCOPHILE.
On my list for reading. . . in no particular order

a more complete list is here with reviews.

Tuesday and Serge.

 

 

VIVA LA FRANCE

Bonjour!!

Mama is on hiatus - in France, oui oui!

Cannes and a quick flight to Paris for a few more days of fantastic food and bubbly.

Au Revoir Belles!

(mama will resume on Monday the 12th)