by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 14, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Recipes, United States
At the request of one of my subscribers, I’ve decided to post the recipe for the age-old American favorite, rice krispies treats. My version veers slightly on the healthier side, so it’s not as gooey and rich as some may like. Temper the ingredients to...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 9, 2012 | Belgium, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, France, London, North America, Paris, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United Kingdom, United States
All around the world, the bright rainbow colors have intrigued my eyes and tantalized my taste buds… Los Angeles: Bottega Louie Paris/London/NYC: Ladurée London/Washington DC/Brussels: Paul London/Paris: Pierre Hermé San Francisco: L’Artisan NYC: Bisous...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 6, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
are nestled on the sprawling shelves of trendy downtown French bistro and bakery, Bottega Louie. Just because it’s LA, don’t assume that you’ll find “skinny macarons”; there’s no skimping on size and thickness here. The...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 25, 2012 | Eat Well, Photo Essays, Recipes
I *LOVE* baking, especially when recipes involve some of my favorite seasonal ingredients like pumpkin. While I love finding new dishes to try online and in cookbooks, it’s comforting to know that there always a few favorites that I can always count on. Two such...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 21, 2012 | Africa, Asia, Beauty + Fashion, Belgium, Berlin, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Featured, France, Germany, India, Library, London, Mexico, Paris, Travel Well, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom
I never consciously thought about what I’ve accumulated from my travels over the years or how my souvenir style has evolved over time until I read a recent NYT article and blog post regarding souvenirs (links below). I used to be an avid collector of shot...
