Personal chefs are no doubt appealing as people aim to spend more time with their family while eating healthy fresh food. The good news is, A personal chef is often as affordable as a meal eaten out in a restaurant.
Typically, banquet caterers will offer a simple pricing guideline based on staffing, equipment, and menu requirements of the event, with plenty of room for creativity.
If you've ever heard of The French Laundry in Napa, California, (who hasn't?) then you know dining there is an indulgence. Known for its impeccable service and food, the restaurant is reputable for its delicious and once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. So when you see a dessert cookbook titled "Indulge:100 Perfect Desserts" by the head pastry chef, Claire Clark, you know they will be spectacular and something to showcase at your holiday dinners this season.
"Indulge: 100 Perfect Desserts" l $24 at ecookbooks.com
A new study examines benefits that occur in the stomach
The key to longer life may be
"the French paradox" - that despite diets high in saturated fat, the
people of France
tend to live longer and have one of the lowest rates of coronary and cardiovascular
disease in the industrialized world.

Found this great fork and knife decal from a French company Harmonie Intérieure. Available in four sizes and 58 different colors. [via Oh Joy]