Canal Banksy

I’ve just seen that the British streetartist Banksy, whose one-man show in Bristol broke all records last summer, has made a movie. Watching the trailer on the BBC website I recognised the place de la Republique. Has Banksy taken to the banks of the Canal St Martin? And is this canalside image of the Mona Lisa (one of my favourites), one of his?

The film is to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Will more be revealed? And will Banksy go all big-shot on us?

Turnips mon amour

Hey foodies! Who could resist the chance to learn to cook – and shop for food – the French way? I’ve just found out that the Fédération Française de Cuisine Amateur (I’m translating this as the French Federation of Lovers of Cooking) is running free workshops every week from now until 16 October 2010 in the markets of Paris.

Every week, in different markets all over Paris, you can join a group to meet the market traders, gain their expert advice and then learn from a chef how to make the best of what you’ve bought.

Find out when and where at the Fédération Française de Cuisine Amateur's website. I'm planning to try it out in February. I can't believe that a nation that rejects parsnips embraces the turnip so fervently ...