recipe of the month 

Warm Herbed Asparagus Salad with Poached Eggs

It may come as something of a surprise, but here in Paris - land of the

coffee-and-croissant breakfast - weekend brunch has become downright

trendy of late.

And what better season to enjoy a late breakfast on a sunny Parisian

terrace than spring? The air is still brisk enough to enjoy a hot beverage with your meal, and the seasonal produce lends itself very well to brunch preparations. Asparagus, for example, is a delight with eggs - think about how often it is served with egg-based sauces, such as hollandaise or mayonnaise.  

Get a sneak peek at the recipe.  

wine of the month

MIP, Domaine Ste.-Lucie, Côtes de Provence 2010

French Rosé: First Impressions Are Everything

Last weekend, I found myself in a midday dalliance with a flirty
Provencal rosé, called MIP, from Domaine Ste.-Lucie. Sure, there had
been numerous other French rosés over the years, but I was once again
seduced by the pretty and uniquely Provençal palate of underripe
strawberries, watermelon and cassis, supported by lingering lavender
and anise, with a hint of frisky pink peppercorn just to keep things
fresh. After all, that is the endgame of a good rosé, a bit of guilt-free caprice with which to keep company.

Get a sneak peek with details about this wine.

paris museums by moonlight: all night and all free 

Saturday, May 14, is a special rendezvous for most Paris museums: the city's annual night of museums.  

During this countrywide event (which has also spread across Europe), institutions are open free of charge from 6 or 7 p.m. until midnight. Budget travelers who have to agonize between landmarks love it - as do families. For anyone, there are great opportunities.

purely paris: fashion that couldn't be frillier

The City of Light is, in many ways, thoroughly feminine. However,

there are few places where you will find girlier Paris fashion than at

Yesim Chambrey. This Turkish-born designer's label has its own

coquettish shop, one whose witty windows often stop passing traffic.

The City of Light is, in many ways, thoroughly feminine. However,

there are few places where you will find girlier Paris fashion thurkish-born designer's label has its own

Have you checked out our fashion find of the month?  This gold coin necklace is a must-have to pair with this season's spring frocks.