The Lantern Keeper | July 7, 2025 In Paris, food isn’t just about the meal. It’s about where it comes from, how it’s chosen, prepared, and shared. Part I traced the rhythm of the day and the social rituals that frame Parisian eating, now this second part explores what’s on the plate: the ingredients, choices, Continue reading

The Lantern Keeper | June 27, 2025 In a city where meals still carry the meaning of ritual, structure, and connection, the Parisian way of eating may seem like a cultural curiosity. But it is much more than that. A Culture at the Table “La table est l’entremetteuse de l’amitié.” — French proverb Paris has Continue reading