Prunes: Better than the chocolates in Paris

"YOU'RE so lucky -- you live in Paris!" I hear that a lot from people. I guess they're assuming life here is a nonstop parade of chic Parisians and exquisite chocolates. It's as if I said to folks living in Los Angeles, "You're so lucky -- you live in Los Angeles," jealous of being surrounded by all those movie stars and taco stands. For the record: I'm not all that keen on hobnobbing with stars, but I'd kill to find a taco truck in Paris.

By David Lebovitz

April 16, 2008