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   Azi am avut o întâlnire de lucru în buricul târgului, la una dintre cele mai șic cafenele din Paris, Café de Flore, cu o tânără doamnă corporatistă, căreia am să îi spun Mitzi din motive obiective - pentru că aproape așa o cheamă. O ochisem de vreo lună, după ce ieșisem într-o duminică de la biserica românească Sf. Paraschiva și Genoveva, de la Saint Sulpice, în timp ce căutam

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În Montmartre, scot capul de la metrou, ca o turelă, la stația Anvers. Iar plouă în orașul ăsta. Asta e, îmi zic și-mi desfac umbrela, apoi o luăm pieptiș pe Rue de Steinkerque, către Sacre Coeur.     Pe stânga, la Sympa, coșurile sunt doldora de pulovere noi, de firma, la €3,99 sau €5,99. Arăboaicele și franțuzoaicele scotocesc cot la cot în ele, ca și cum viața lor ar

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  Yeah, yeah, shabby, overrated Montmartre is one of my favorite places in Paris; even if it's packed with pickpockets, although you have to pay to use the restroom of the cafe where you spent your last dime on 2 milliliters of coffee or your wage per hour for a small bottle of beer, I can't help loving it. Why? Here is my top 5:    1. To me, Sacre Coeur is one of the most

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I very often wonder what Katie ate and how many wonderful pictures she took meanwhile. Because if there is a photographer that makes me crave all sorts of things I wouldn't normally crave (such as sweets for example), then that photographer is the one and only Katie Quinn Davies, mother of What Katie Ate blog and cookbook - Recipes and Other Bits and Bobs.    (c) Katie Quinn

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There is nothing simpler than this food. Or tastier. Or versatile. Buy a pack of couscous - fine or medium grain, it doesn't really matter. Put 250 g in a large bowl. Boil 1 l water with 2 teaspoons of red curry paste, half teaspoon salt, 2 spoons of olive oil, pepper, and any other spices you have in the kitchen. The spicier and more exotic, the better. When the mix starts boiling, add 1 can

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    It seems I've been growing fond of bridges lately. Especially pedestrian ones. After Charles Bridge in Prague, now it's Pont des Arts in Paris, crossing the Seine River and linking Institut de France and Palais du Louvre square.     The day we crossed it and had a picnic there, no art exhibition was around. But there was a sax player, lots of

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8:30 a.m. -  10:00 a.m. - After we saw the Opera House in Part 1, we headed for the banks of Vltava River. The longest river in the Czech Republic crosses the capital from north to south, offering stunning views to those who take a stroll along its banks.     We walked from Chechuv Most (most = bridge) to famous Karluv Most (Charles Bridge) and took numerous pictures of

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  If you happen in the 8th or 9th arrondissement in Paris on a rainy day, Les Galeries Lafayette are the best place to go to. Even if you're overwhelmed by the prices or you're not a fashion enthusiast, there's still something for you to do...       ...raise your eyes and look upwards: admire the unique Belle Epoque design of the Lafayette Coupole and atrium. Build in

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To me crepes are the most versatile kind of food. They are easy to make, easy to fill, easy to please your guests with. Or your husband. When you don't feel like having meat or something sweet, and all you have in the fridge is cheese and vegetables, you can try your hand at this dish.      Ingredients for the batter:250 g all purpose flour 2 eggs 1 spoonful sugar 1/4

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  Yeahhh! One of my favorite places in Paris. The market in Montreuil: Croix de Chavaux. One of the most colorful, positive, cheap, crazy, awesome places ever. Enjoy! (or Yalla!)   Olives, assortments -  €5.80/Kg        

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Our adventure in France starts at Place de l'Étoile, with stunning views of Arc de Triomphe. Quite triumphant, I would say. We circled the square and took pictures of this huge monument from all possible angles. On a sunny, warm day like this one, Paris looks absolutely stunning.      Of all the things I love about this city, the dearest one are the trees. Linden trees, oak trees,

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  I mean serious corkscrews. It smells like it was made 200 years ago and works like magic on the wine bottles. No bottle can mess up with it. And God forbid you drop it on one of your toes.

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Me on Charles Bridge, one of the highlights of the day. Hello from Prague, my friends! We had 10 hours to kill on our way to Paris, so we strolled around  this amazing city for 6. I didn't think it was possible to see a lot in such a short time, but the friendly layout of the place helped us a lot. So, what did we do in Prague?   The main Hall of the Central Station - Hlavni

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        Crème Brûlée is a custard-based dessert with a caramel topping. The base is usually vanilla-flavored, but it can also be fruity. This 400-year dessert is also known as burnt cream (referring to its caramelized finish), crema catalana (after its Catalan counterpart), or crème caramel.  Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 8

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Venice is a beachfront neighborhood in West Los Angeles, California, whose layout imitates the canals in Venice. The place is known for its rich population, canals, huge beach, 2-mile long pedestrian walkway. The rich neighborhood is a cute replica of the real Venice, yet you won't see any vaporettos or gondolas. But you can't miss the small speedboats and yachts that belong to these fortunate

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   Melted cheese dip - a great way to bring friends and family together around the same pot. A wonderful reason for a communal table with lots of red wine and golden toast. Yumminess. Ingredients:  1/2 pound Swiss, shredded 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons flour 1 garlic clove 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cherry brandy 1/2

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  So it's not only me who wants to tell her Paris story walking or by bike. Pippa Middleton used Vélib', the bicycle sharing system in Paris. Good for her and for Vélib' - a nice publicity win. 

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Onion soup is a staple of the French cuisine. It is comfort food, very filling and tasty, packed with carbs and fat, but who cares? Just have a look at what it looks like and you'll see what I mean.  Ingredients:1/2 cup butter / olive oil 4 large onions (sliced) 4 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup unfiltered apple cider 3 spoonfuls wheat flour 2 liters beef/chicken broth (

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To me and to many people I met in South-East Asia, Vietnamese cuisine is the best. It is, really. Not only is it super tasty, but also varied and spectacular. They cook almost everything on Earth and everything in their hands becomes delicious. Probably even rats, but I was not that curious.    Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam - Ladies selling grilled seafood. Early morning until early noon,

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  Battery Park City (http://www.batteryparkcity.org/) is a waterfront area at the southernmost tip of the island of Manhattan and one of the most convenient starting points for discovering Manhattan either on food, or by public transportation. The region is called The Battery because of its common usage throughout history as an artillery location for the batteries that would protect or at

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    Les moules frites was originally a Normand dish, but it spread all over France with the speed of light, as it is both deliciously simple, and simply delicious: moules frites = mussels with fries. Its popularity also stems from the tactile eating mode it triggers - you won't need only a glass of chilled white wine, but also lots and lots of paper tissues.    &

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  Located on the scenic hills of Valcea county, in Ocnita, Casa din deal B&B is the perfect choice for spending a quaint holiday, far from the fuss and crowd of the city or of the main tourist attractions in Romania. This B&B is very close to the salty water pool in Ocnita (200 m) and 3.5 km from the Ocnele Mari salt mine, on a hill that offers picturesque views all year round. The

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   Galettes are large savory buckwheat flour pancakes that are mostly associated with Britanny and Normandy in France, where they sometimes even replace bread as daily food. One of the most popular varieties (La complète) is covered with grated Emmental cheese, a slice of ham and an egg, cooked on the galette. The lacy galettes are made in a very similar manner to sweet crêpes, but the

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  Cleland Wildlife Park is located 22 km South-East of Adelaide and covers a vital area of bushland in the Adelaide Hills. A fantastic network of walking trails that cross stringybark forests and understoreys of trees and shrubs will introduce you to the diverse native wildlife, cultural heritage and spectacular views of the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.       But

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Quiche Lorraine, literally meaning Lorraine Cake, is a popular, rustic pastry dish filled with meat, vegetables, eggs, and lots of cheese. It is an open pie baked in a springform pan. With a buttery crust and a tender filling, it makes a popular option for basically all meals of the day.      Ingredients for the pastry: 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter 3

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