#France

Lizzie Hessek

A Tale of Two Valleys

I've been part of a wine club with friends from grad school for over 5 years now. The wine club has survived jobs starting and stalling...

Lizzie Hessek

The Eclade de Moules, or the most dramatic way to cook mussels.

I love mussels. I love most shellfish, in fact. Scallops, oysters, lobsters, clams... if you have a hard shell and a soft body, I...

Lizzie Hessek

A Very Parisian Sunday Treasure Hunt

This is the sixth Queer Martha treasure hunt that takes you to some of the most Parisian parts of Paris hidden in plain sight. Check out...

Lizzie Hessek

Lessons Learned from Running Errands like its 1890

When I lived in France I was completely charmed by the ever-present stores that sold one very specific thing or performed one very...

Lizzie Hessek

Chestnuts: You Should Eat Them

I freaking love chestnuts. Chestnuts! Not just something to sing about roasting over an open fire. Not just something to buy off a city...