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• a culinary adventure in Paris, part two
  Welcome back!  I hope you enjoyed part one of our culinary adventure through the city (and food!) of Paris. In part two, we will get to the good stuff — the restaurants. My full list of favorite places I have visited, from delicious croissants to start the day to that last glass of wine to end the evening. From cheap and cheerful to wallet-busting Michelin stars. And everything in between. ...
• a culinary adventure in Paris, part one
  Paris may not be the first place that springs to mind for most of you when the topic of where to go for spring break comes up over dinner. But for Gary and I, springtime in Paris isn’t all that strange. Where else would two food lovers go on vacation? We have visited Paris multiple times, with a range of budgets and culinary sophistication — from newbies with no money to food writers with far more discretionary income. And of course, I took notes on every step of the journey. Well, at least on the food....
• celebrate spring with brunch: my favorites in northern new jersey
  Loyal foodwithaview.com readers know, brunch is my favorite meal. Whether dining out to celebrate Mothers’ Day or a friend’s birthday, dining in on a lazy Sunday, or hosting a party, brunch hits the mark. It pleases everyone with a mix of sweet and savory flavors. This luxurious weekend meal encourages champagne consumption, mixed with fruit or straight up. In my view, there is no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than brunch. Choose an outdoor spot and bask in the sun that has finally arrived. Updated for 2018, my list of favorite places for brunch in northern New Jersey (now with outdoor spots!)....
• Jerusalem: A Cookbook, and why cookbooks still matter
  Why do we still bother with cookbooks? It is a question I am asked from time to time, and one I know Gary wishes I would revisit. They take up space, and most of the content is readily available online. Will a dash of history and culture make the meal that more flavorful? Can a physical collection of recipes inspire community in a way a website never will? Does the tactile experience of a book in your hands and on your kitchen counter impact the outcome of the recipe? Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that reaffirms our faith: cookbooks still matter....
• seasonal fare, exceptional service: summit house
  Summit House, in Summit, NJ, is one of the latest additions to the long-awaited restaurant overhaul so desperately needed in the area. I like to give new restaurants some space before jumping to form a view. Even the best sometimes need time to find their rhythm. Not needed here: from my first visit, I knew Summit House was different. Right from the start, the team delivered the delicious food and excellent service I have now come to enjoy time and again. Whether it is a casual lunch, date night, or a meal with friends, Summit House makes every meal feel special....
• cream of wild mushroom soup
  It is definitely winter in the northeast, and I know a lot of people are not too thrilled. I personally kind of like the cold, and in particular, I love soup season. Soup is perfect for make-ahead dinners and healthy lunches, a major necessity this time of year in my house. In light of my 2018 food goals, I tried my hand at converting one of my favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes soups into a ketogenic-friendly Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup. It is packed with rich mushroom flavor, deeply rich and creamy, and has all the gluten and most of the carbohydrates eliminated....