• Beginnings,  leap of faith

    Food and the French: Part 2

    France is what got me into food and food is what brought me back to France. Fast forward to 14 years after my exchange, August 2016. I graduated from Columbus State Community College with an Associates degree in Hospitality Management:…

  • Weekend Travel

    Weekend Getaway: Chartres

    There’s so much to do and see in Paris, but sometimes it’s nice to escape the constant hustle and bustle of the City of Lights. Lucky for me, that’s easier said than done! There are plenty of attractions in and…

  • Beginnings

    Spring has sprung… finally!

    Happy April mes amies! I hope you are ready for some gorgeous weather as much as I am! Winter seemed to be extra cruel this year and not so nice. I am eagerly awaiting warm nights with windows open and…

  • Beginnings

    Bienvenue en France!

    My flight arrived in Paris at 6:45 AM on a Wednesday morning. I fell in love all over again as I was blessed with the view of the City of Lights right outside my window. I was blessed by the…

  • Beginnings

    Never too early…

    I am now 10 days out and I have started to pack my suitcases because I know myself all too well.  Over the next 10 days I will pack and repack my suitcases (yes, there will be more than one)…

  • Beginnings

    And so it begins…

    I booked my flight the other night. The first part of my journey. I feel like a Baggins, staring at the front door, trembling in my boots to make the next step. The first part of my journey. I will…