Jennifer Schell

Just returned from Italy where in the glorious hillside village of Ravello I tasted a local speciality dessert called babalini. This is a version of their famous spongecake called "baba" that is soaked traditionally in rum or limoncello. Babalini are little golfball sized baba spongecakes that were soaked in limoncello and served with a side of gelato. HEAVEN! Does anyone know how to make golf ball sized baba?

We will be in Paris for two days in September while travelling through France. We are staying at the Relais Saint Germain that was purchased along with the restaurant by Yves Camdeborde (ex-La Regalade) and have dinner reservations there one evening. Any reviews? From Paris we are travelling down into the Luberon region and would love any tips on apartments for rent or fabulous places to eat and stay. I would also like to take a cooking class or two if anyone has any recommendations. Merci!

I too am going to Budapest! End of September I believe, and would also love answers to Robin's questions. Thanks!

Bonjour! I am planning a week in Paris at the end of September and have been reading all of the fabulous restaurant recommendations that have been posted. I can always use more - a top three perhaps? I am also trying to find an apartment to rent for the week (preferably near a market as I hope to thrill my fiancee with my culinary skills en francais) Does anyone have any recommendations for accommodation and for a great cooking class that I can take? I would love to attend one that will take me through the market pre-cooking for a tour. Merci!