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In early June I traveled to Dallas for life coach training with Brooke Castillo. It was an exceptional learning experience and I’m on track to be certified in September. Sign up to be notified when my English coaching site launches.
The trip was also a joyful chance to reconnect with dear friends and it ended on a high note with a book signing at Interabang Books, a delightful independent bookstore. The audience that night was wonderful—if you were there, thank you for your support.
If you missed the signings and events around the release of my latest cookbook, Tasting Paris, you can watch the talk I gave at the American Library in Paris in May. It was another memorable evening.
I also did a podcast interview with Leticia Ringe where I shared some personal changes and insights I hadn’t discussed before; it felt like an honest conversation and I enjoyed opening up in that format.
Parisian tiles matching my shoes
At home, Maxence and I have found a new apartment that we’ll move into with our sons in a few months. We’re staying in Montmartre—there’s nowhere else we’d rather be—and this new place will have separate bedrooms for us and for the children, which feels like a lovely upgrade.
If you love Montmartre too, I designed two shirts to celebrate the neighborhood. One features a drawing inspired by Montmartre’s buildings (I wear it in slate grey); the other has a playful French line (I have it in orange).
Work on your French this summer!
Would you like to improve your French but struggle to find the time? Summer is a great opportunity to get back into practice. I’ve partnered with Frantastique to offer a free one-month trial of their personalized French email course delivered to your inbox. Many readers have tried it and shared positive feedback. As a C&Z subscriber, your first month is free so you can test the program with no obligation.
Summertime Favorites
If you want to cook more at home this summer, my vegetarian batch-cooking plan for summer offers seasonal, simple, and delicious recipes to make weeknight meals easier.
For effortless outdoor meals, check my best picnic tips and favorite picnic recipes—both are full of practical ideas for packing and planning relaxed al fresco lunches.
With market-fresh berries, try the cherry clafoutis made with chestnut flour or the raspberry yogurt cake that my family adores—both are lovely ways to celebrate summer fruit.
Radio Days Café