Bowled Over

True story. I was at one of my favorite spots Le Pain Quotidien. I sat at the communal table and considered my options on the menu. My server suggested the turkey chili because in her words it was amazing. Of course in a place like Beverly Hills, I’ve heard that superlative to describe shoes, manicures and pilates instructors. So…

Pistou for the Soul

I’ve been in a bit of a year-end funk, I’m sorry to admit. Too much work and not enough play makes me a very crusty girl. Maurice Chevalier was greatful for the little girls who would become women. This girl/woman is thanking heaven for heaping bowls of joy inducing soup.Soup is my favorite thing and Pistou…

Soup of the Day

Its long been said that the egg is the perfect food. Truth be told, up until two weeks ago, I began most days with a soft boiled egg. You can’t beat it for practicality. While I’m in the shower, my egg is cooking and all I need do is peel. A few shakes of white…