May Favorite Cakes and Cookies of 2013

There’s several things I could to do look back at the old year on New Year’s Eve. I could go through the list of books I read this year and pick the ones I enjoyed the most. Or I could go through the TV series I’ve watched and tell you about my favorite episodes (the verdict one my favorite Doctor Who episode is still out – I just can’t decide whether it’s The Name of the Doctor, The Day of the Doctor, or The Time of the Doctor. Maybe I should go and re-watch all of them. Again.) However, since another passion of mine is cooking and baking – to my family’s delight – I’ve decided to give you an overview over my favorite bakery recipes of 2013.

1789 – Les Amants de la Bastille

 

The hottest show in Paris is – without a doubt – 1789 – Les Amants de la Bastille, a musical extravaganza for eyes and ears.

Hemingway’s Paris

As I’ve said before, the best way to discover Paris is on foot. And one of my favorite walks is one based on Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast.

Nights at the Louvre I: Ancient Egypt

The Louvre is a place best visited in the evening. That’s when it is least crowded. But dusk also gives it a special atmosphere.

On my Bookshelf: The Dragon Keeper

The rational side of myself knows that I shouldn’t start a new fantasy series just now. It’s no surprise the book nerd side won.

Halloween in Paris

One of the best ways to explore Paris is on foot. Aside from the major touristic attractions, there are so many little alleys, and historic places that it is almost impossible to ever see all of them. But one can at least try. And since both the Mayor’s Office, as well as several other sites (for example Time Out Paris) offer walking tours to print out, nothing is cheaper, or easier.

Versailles

If one is looking for a good definition for the overblown expenses of royal families in Europe during the 17th century, Versailles might be the best place to start. After all, it didn’t become the model for every royal’s residence on the continent by chance.