Getting older has its advantages; you get discounts at the movies, you’re an authority on the ancient art of Pong and Pac Man, your leg hairs grow a lot slower, and you’ll probably never have to buy Vaseline or WD-40 again, not to mention life lessons.

Romance and enthusiasm and joie de vivre must be mustered up on a day-to-day basis, and the French do it oh so well by adding touches of beauty to their everyday routine.

We usually think of chefs as having a “refined palate.” This is true, but a well-trained palate is learned – it’s not something you’re necessarily born with.