A Continental Series of Tubes

By the way, Paris Metro subways are beautiful and not as sketchy as one would read, even though it might be smart to keep your belongings as close to you as possible. The stations are wide like squashed ovals, and have lots of seating and signage. Don’t expect to lay down if you’re stuck in …

Fold, Stack, Wipe, Wash

One observation I have about Europe is how common it is for residents to have cloth napkins at their dinner tables. I don’t mean the thick, rich satin, fine-dining cloth napkins; I mean basic, all-cotton square cloths. Bedsheet material. Most households have holders for them on their tables, like a flat dish or tray, usually …

Cold Chopped Veggie Salad

Tonight’s chopped raw veggie salad experiment: SUCCESS. It’s bright, crunchy, and has a touch of heat. Can’t wait until it chills overnight! 1 cucumber, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp dried dillweed 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/2 tsp crushed red …