Monthly Archives: June 2010

From the Garden

By Rachel | Published: June 30, 2010
I adore fresh flowers around the house. It’s such a lovely little touch and it never ceases to make me smile. I usually keep vases all around me full of whatever bloom is in season, but this time of year my go-to “flower shop” is my very own backyard. Just about ANYTHING will work as  Read More...
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Red, White Trash, and Blue

By Rachel | Published: June 29, 2010
Let’s be real Chic Readers… I love food in all it’s forms, I do not discriminate. That means haute cuisine, junk food, fast food, rich food, cheap food, take out, dine-in, street food, party food, food, food, food. I was raised in a home with a, shall we say, less discerning palette. This is not  Read More...
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J’Taime Hediard

By Rachel | Published: June 28, 2010
I’m writing my post from the comfort of my own sweet bed… and be it ever so humble, there really is no place like home. That being said, I would be remiss if I didn’t write a little something about my favorite shop in Europe. I promise, tomorrow we’ll be back in all America all  Read More...
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Mc Cafe

By Rachel | Published: June 25, 2010
I have spent the last 7 days eating my way through Barcelona and the French Riviera. I’ve had soups and stews, and consume, and pate, and cheeses, and baguettes, and shellfish, and desserts in every shape and form. Me and my palette have thoroughly enjoyed Europe and every flavor it had to offer. Though truth  Read More...
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Just Desserts

By Rachel | Published: June 24, 2010
Can we have a moment for the French dessert? I mean, when you sit down at a restaurant here you’re handed the regular menu and an entirely separate novel consisting of any sweet your mind can fathom… paper thin crepe with butter and sugar, creamy gelato, creme brulee fired table side, meringue the size of a  Read More...
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Viva la Francés

By Rachel | Published: June 22, 2010
  It’s not really a question of what have I eaten since arriving in Nice two days ago… the question is, what haven’t I eaten?? All diets and thoughts of calorie counting have long since flown out the window, and with this much creamy butter mixed into everything, it’s no wonder. Our arrival here was  Read More...
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Pan Con Tomate

By Rachel | Published: June 21, 2010
Here is one of our favorite discoveries in Barcelona… a very traditional appetizer called Pan Con Tomate, which literally means Bread With Tomato. As with most food here (and maybe anywhere) simple is better. Heres how you can make it at home. Ingredients Fresh crusty bread (sourdough, french, even ciabatta) Garlic clove Tomato Salt Olive  Read More...
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Salud!

By Rachel | Published: June 20, 2010
When looking back over my pictures from yesterday, one thing begins to stand out… we sampled many different drinks! Whether conscious or not it seems that yesterday was the day to sample what Barcelona’s bars had to offer. Yesterday started with breakfast at our hotel’s buffet. Not original, I know, but when you’re still a bit  Read More...
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Viva Barcelona!!

By Rachel | Published: June 19, 2010
Good morning Chic Readers, As I type this, I’m sitting in a window seat at my hotel… to my right is the marina and behind it the Mediterranean Sea. To my left is the immense, colorful checkerboard that is the city of Barcelona. Coming to Spain has literally been a lifelong dream. I imagined a  Read More...
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The Gypsy

By Rachel | Published: June 18, 2010
I was under the impression that the gypsy was common knowledge. But it seems, even after my video months ago, it’s still an unknown concoction. I know this because whenever I bust it out at a party, everyone freaks out, squeals that it’s a gross idea, inevitably takes a sip, and then wonders allowed where  Read More...
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