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.

Broccoli
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The best way to cook broccoli

I have my friend Caterina to thank for this ridiculously simple and ridiculously delicious way to tackle a vegetable that many people find uninspiring.

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.