Sipping The Real Chablis on a Boat in Auxerre
I arrived at Montbard and met my driver–he knew the train schedule so I wasn’t stranded–and we began our trip to Auxerre. This town of about 45,000 is rich with architectural history; there are three hills and two famous cathedrals here. We toured the cool dark world of the crypts […]
Dans le Gare De Lyon, Attendez pour le TGV a Montbard
I’m sitting in the Gare de Lyon in Paris, waiting for an 11:45 am TGV train. I arrived after a pleasant flight, watching a silly movie about a plague in Paris that was spread by fleas shaken off of dead rats by a misunderstood lad who watched his father plunge […]
Turning Soldier’s Trash into BioFuel
I’m in the terminal at Logan with way, way too much time on my hands. I thought I should get here early, but this is ridiculous! So I’ve finished the NY Times, and there are many stories that are worth sharing. First was a piece by Matthew Wald about a […]
Burgundy and Alsace Await–But First, the Anxiety
I am a nervous nellie when it comes to the day of departure. I’m sure my fellow GoNOMAD Travelers can relate to the intensity of travel fear—forgetting something, hitting traffic en route to the airport, not having the right papers etc, all usually unfounded but nonetheless unsettling. I got to […]
Pepin’s 40 Years of Menus are In The Books
I’ve always loved Jacques Pepin, the easygoing and talented French chef. He was quoted in today’s Boston Herald, disputing a recently published book that said his pal Julia Child was a homophobe. He also talked about cooking. “It is so much more satisfying cooking for friends and family who are […]
What a Party We Had!
I got up earlier than I wanted to; there was work to do at the cafe. Last night’s party was a smashing success! A huge turnout, a full cafe, customers, friends, and strangers who read about the New Zealand show and wanted to see the photos. It was a memorable […]
Awake at Three-three-three, Sweating the Details
Last night I tossed and turned, couldn’t sleep, I remember glancing at the clock and seeing all threes. I was awake worrying about the GoNOMAD Cafe’s party tonight. Who will show up? Will it be too crowded? Worst of all, will I go out and stock up a bar and […]
