Author Archives: Eric Granneman

Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom

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Van Gogh painted this sparkling still life of delicate almond blossom against a clear blue sky for his new-born nephew Vincent Willem. Source: Van Gogh Museum

Best New Paris Bistros

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Condé Nast Traveler’s guide to the best new bistros and restaurants in Paris. Photos include Au Passage, Chatomat, Neva Cuisien, and Verjus. Source: Condé Nast Traveler

Thirty-Six Hours in Montreal

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Long known for its Frenchness, this Canadian city offers visitors a portal to a much wider world. Source: The New York Times

Paris Insiders Guide

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Insiders Travel Guide to Paris –The City of Light, The City of Fun, Food, Art, and Culture. Source: Paris Insiders Guide

The Wharf Light

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The company now offers every light fixture it makes, including its iconic Wharf Light, in 180 colors. Source: The New York Times

Miso Butter Recipe

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Years ago, David Chang of Momofuku showed me how to create a fantastic compound butter with miso. Use it melted on fish, chicken or steak (lots of umami); on asparagus, broccoli or carrots; or drizzled on a baked sweet potato. Source: The New York Times

Happiness Makes Your Brain Work Better

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Harvard psychology researcher explains that rather than thinking of success as the source of happiness, we should think of happiness as a source of success – and one that’s more under our control than we imagine. Source: Inc.com