Mary Kernan

The Best Pastry and Cooking Classes to Take on Your Next Trip to Paris

Post World War II, an American woman with a distinctive voice moved to Paris with her husband Paul, and not long afterwards enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu. That woman, of course, was Julia Child, the famed chef and TV personality largely credited with introducing French cuisine to U.S. palates. Ever …

How to Vacation in Paris on a $1,000 Budget. (Including the Flight. Ye

<i>What’s your dream vacation?</i> Glamour <i>asked 1,000 women that question—and then had 13 top travel bloggers plan your most-wanted trips, all for under $1,000! This week, we present everything you need to know about planning your best getaway ever. The final stop: Paris, France</i><p>Paris is the city you most …

In honor of tonight's amazing performance by Sarah Paulson on The People vs OJ Simpson (give her all the Emmys already) and #internationalwomensday I present this wonderful quote. It's been wrongly attributed to Diana Vreeland, from what I can tell it's actually from a woman named Erin Mckean. Whoever said it, it rocks and cuts deep and it reminds me that we should strive to be brave. I'm going to try to be better every day. My next post will be extra cynical to make up for this accidental foray into sentimentality.

How to Make Thin Mint-Inspired Cookies at Home

If I had to name one shining bright spot in the dreary, face-numbing, negative temperature marathon that is January it would be the fact that the Girl Scouts start to come around selling cookies (okay, that and watching "The Bachelor." But don’t tell).<p>The only trouble is, that's when the real wait …

50 Oeey-Gooey Lasagnas That Will Leave You Saying "What Diet?"

Easy, breezy, and insanely cheesy.<p>Layers of noodles, cheese, meat, and sauce? This may just be the best comfort food dish of all time.

A 5-Ingredient Pasta That Couldn't Be Simpler

There are a lot of good reasons not to go to the grocery store: You worked late and just want to get home, gas is expensive and traffic is terrible, there are two feet of snow blocking your way out the front door. So don't—<b>stay inside and make this pasta instead</b>.<p>The best part about the five …

5 Vegetarian Enchilada Recipes to Make Tonight

Gooey, saucy, cheesy enchiladas don't need meat to be delicious.<p>Here, five incredible recipes for vegetarian enchiladas that will satisfy even a …

11 Memoirs That Read Better Than a Novel

Originally published on Kirkus. For more from Kirkus, click here.<p>PHOTO GALLERY<p>11 Memoirs That Read Better Than a Novel<p>Follow Kirkus on Twitter: www.twitter.com/KirkusReviews

A Straight Girl's Guide to Being Single and Happy

Being a single, straight female isn't all about wiping away gin tears and screaming into the darkness.<p>For years, the single girl has been suffering from a PR crisis, one that can be traced from Joan of Arc through Elizabeth I to the fourth series of <i>Miranda</i>. Sure, we've stopped being drowned as …

How to Make Shakshuka

Put all your eggs in one basket with this Middle Eastern dish.<p>March 04, 2014<p>Let me count the ways I love shakshuka. It can warm you up on a cold …

Tortellini with Mushroom Sauce

It's easy to turn these little twists of frozen-cheese-filled pasta into a meal.

Penne alla Norma

This classic Sicilian pasta dish combines eggplant, tomatoes, and basil. Put a dollop of ricotta cheese on each plate to stir in for a creamy consistency.

Best Vegetarian Blogs

By <b>Heidi</b><p>428935<p>210814<p>13043<p>One of the most popular vegeterian blogs, also called a healthy recipe journal where Heidi features healthy, vegetarian …

Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms

Marc Vetri would prefer you to make pasta dough without set quantities and by hand. In short, you'd be cooking with your senses—like the Philadelphia …

Recipe of the Week: Sinful Shrimp

8 Soul-Satisfying Comfort Foods to Chase Away the Chill

Lift your family's spirit on a cold winter day with one of these delicious and satisfying comfort foods.<p><b>1. Broccoli & Gruyère Soup with Homemade Croutons</b><p>Topped with crisp homemade croutons, this rich and creamy broccoli soup is a hearty meal unto itself. It's perfect to ward off winter's chill, and …

Macaroni-and

Cooking is more fun with friends.<p>Find your friends who are already on Food52, and invite others who aren't to join.<p>Join Our Community<p>Follow amazing home cooks. Collect recipes and articles. Get inspired.<p><b>Author Notes:</b> Very lightly adapted from Jonathon Sawyer's Noodle Kids. Two notes: 1) Use more …

7 Vegetarian Dinners Even Carnivores Will Devour

Whether you are expecting a vegetarian guest or just want to mix up your family's dinner routine, you'll wow everyone with these meatless meals.<p><b>1. White Bean Ragout</b><p>A quick ragout of white beans, sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs in a robustly flavored broth makes a satisfying vegetarian main …

Nine Approaches To The Art Of Angel Investing -- What Works For You?

Although we often talk about angel investors as a monolithic group of people, in reality angels fall into many categories and practice the art of angel investing in many ways. An angel can choose how he or she collaborates with entrepreneurs and other investors in a variety of ways that fit their …

Pasta e Fagioli

5 stars based on 170 votes<p><i>Pasta e fagioli</i> — literally “pasta and beans” — is a heartwarming Italian soup, perfect for a chilly night. There are …

Black Bean Soup

5 stars based on 46 votes<p>All of the signs of winter are here: little hats and mittens are scattered around the mudroom, tissue boxes are on night …

Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

5 stars based on 152 votes<p>If you’re in need of a little pick-me-up, this soul-satisfying soup is just the ticket. Here’s what I love about it: you …

Charlie Hebdo: We cannot let the Paris murderers define Islam

Today’s fanatics are blind to the compassion and care in the prophet’s life. Their ignorance must be tackled head on<p>Charlie Hebdo attack: follow the latest developments<p>The killing of journalists in Paris on Wednesday was not only an attack on France but also an assault on Islam and the very …

First time Paris: top tips for your first visit to the City of Light

Paris is a city that never lets up. Return time and again and there is always something fantastic to experience—world-famous landmarks and museums mixed with chic shopping, cafe life, gastronomic blowouts and strolls along the banks of the glorious River Seine.<p>The overwhelming amount on offer can …

Secrets of a True Parisian: Part Two.

Primary school was just around the corner for me. In Paris, there is no school-bus system, each neighborhood has a little school, elementary school, and middle school -- it's only when you start going to high school that you might have to migrate to a different arrondissement to attend another …