Rachel Shenk La Bonne Vie

The light is just starting to fade as we arrive at our favorite apéro* spot in Paris. We greet the waiters who recognize us and guide us to the corner

Small green and red shoots poke up here and there in my garden. After a long winter, they announce a change of season. Over the last four months, they’ve been

Lately, maybe because of the weather, I feel a great need to travel and see new things and take it all in. That’s how we just booked tickets to the

The table is set. Ceramic plates lay on placemats, tall glasses hold water, spoons poke out of large bowls of steaming rice. With small wine glasses in hand, we move

Hello, friends!

Sadie the dog points her nose out the window and sniffs in the air. As we approach the lane, she’s up on all fours, tail wagging, nose aquiver. She knows

A walk in the woods to start the day and chocolate pot de crème to finish the day.

“Rachel, I hope you can work through your emotions with somebody.” The customer was well-intentioned and warm, thinking her words would help me through a difficult time. The reality was

On a gray and chilly morning in the middle of May, we left our dog behind and went on a mid-week escapade. Wednesdays often allow us to be more flexible

The image still lingers on in my mind. Around us, a storm is unleashing its fury. Tall trees sway above us, their leaves softening the sound of the downpour. Big