Rosa Jackson at polo
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Happiness is…

I'm fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, doing work I love, surrounded by a circle of true friends that is growing all the time. So happiness should come easily, right? Sometimes, though, it's not that simple, and like anyone else I need to remember what makes me happy even as I get swept up in the swirling currents of life. 

Nanashi Dining Rooms
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Nanashi

My job frequently requires me to eat elaborate three-course meals at lunch and dinner several days in a row, and I am grateful when I come across a restaurant that acts as a kind of cleansing interlude, replenishing my body with crunchy vegetables and wholesome grains…

Olive Trees
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Ten things you need
to know about olive oil

Of the dozens of olive varieties grown in Provence, the caillette - informally known as the Niçoise olive - is perhaps the most beautiful and subtle.

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Making yogurt at home

If I had to compile a list of things I might potentially need for the house, "another kitchen appliance" would definitely not be on it.

Muffin

Advice from a slim cook

Though I wouldn't describe myself as skinny, some people do think I'm a little too slim to be  credible as a cook, particularly in a country whose people are known for slathering butter on everything from baguette to radishes…
Sam at the Restaurant Zen in Paris
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On being vegetarian in France

A few months ago, my son Sam declared himself a vegetarian. Now, if we lived in California this might not sound unusual, but this is France, proud land of steak-frites and saucisson, andouillette and tête de veau.

Basil
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A pint-sized garden

Some boys love trucks, others go mad for motorcycles: my son is crazy about cacti and just about anything else that grows.

The Elle Diet: Thai Salads
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A week on the Elle diet

When I decided it was time to shed a couple of extra kilos before spring, it was natural to turn to my extensive collection of Elle magazines.

Etsuko Tofu
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Tofu with Etsuko

I have to admit to having had no strong feelings about tofu, one way or the other, until I learned to make it myself.

Almond & Pistachio Granola
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Almond and pistachio granola

Much has been written in in the blog world about granola, but I think there is always room for one more recipe.