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The Ethnic Paris Cookbook
Jonsing for fresh Japanese homemade Tofu in Paris? What is the lowdown on making Laotian Curry? Where is the best Pho to be found? All of these questions and easy to follow recipes are in The Ethnic Paris Cookbook. It's a great resource when you're tired of only French food. Already, I have made four recipes with wild success and kudos from my family (Green Tea Macha Madelines, Ginger Sake Salmon, Moroccan Lamb Tagine, and Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches). A sneak peak into the lives of the pulse of Paris, its food origins from Morocco to Cameroon, China to Syria and more is in this book. I lapped up the interesting stories of these local Parisian chefs that have made their homes in Paris and retained their cultural roots through cooking, while I dog-eared pages and made a shopping list of ingredients for recipes that I wanted to try.
Aromatic spices, exotic ingredients, and cherished cuisines-- that is really what a melting pot is all about. Right? The Ethnic Paris Cookbook is something you can sit down and salivate over. Half cook book, half interviews and history; one that has a wealth of information from des bonnes addresses of insider restaurants to the history of French immigrants and their plats that they brought with them to the French table.
The first thing that I do when I get a new cookbook is dig in and look at the pictures. This pretty book has these adorable drawings, little works of food art—ones that would look great framed in a sunny French kitchen. I happily dove into the world of ethnic food and its recipes, and histories. If ever a cookbook was aimed at me, this would be the one! I absolutely adore Lebanese food (Divan my favorite was listed as the place to go) and have spent plenty of time dutifully eating at each Chinese restaurant in the 13th if I only had this book in hand, I would have known 
which one to go to first!
If you're in Paris and want to eat more than good food and not break the bank, don't leave home without this jem of a book. One caveat: do check and make sure the restaurant is open before setting out. Things change in the City of Light and restaurants come and go.
For exercise and to see Paris in an entirely new light:
- City Segway Tours are great for seeing Paris in a different light. You'll see more, have more fun, and not feel tired at the end of it. These are highly recommended and truly a great thing to do during your stay.
- Fat Tire Bike Tours are another great way to see the city. You'll get the company of an expert guide, the use of a super-comfortable bike, great tips and advice about what to do while in town and an exciting, informative and educational experience.
