Ratatouille Quiche; off to the US; the Weekly Menu

I'm finally going back to the US to visit the family.  Next week. The trip has been postponed a few times due to, oh, little things like moving; being stuck in Vlad's house, mon mari's frequent hospital holidays….. So far, it's on track…. Except that I haven't had the time to go out to the … Continue reading…

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin; Enlightening travel

Years ago, before we lived here, we were in London, window-shopping with another couple.  The wife spotted a figurine she wanted to add to her collection.  They discussed it a bit, as it was rather expensive, then decided to buy it. She asked if the husband had a check. He did. He opened his wallet … Continue reading…

Tortilla de Calabacín; Flowering Villages

Once in a blue moon the travel gods smile down and we stumble into fairyland for a brief moment. As we drove into this village last week, we were fascinated by the 'flowers' covering the street. It was so beautiful and fantastic….. But hard to capture with a few photos Every street was festooned in … Continue reading…

Paris, Part II; Sautéed Chard from the Garden

My cousin, D, who went to art school, has been to Paris several times but never to the Louvre. Her reason, which I’ve heard before, is that she didn’t ‘want to rush the experience’ and thought she would need at least a week to do a proper job. I, on the other hand, have been … Continue reading…

Paris

A perfect… or nearly so, Parisian Weekend

Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Cabbage; Avignon, Bridge at Millau

Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Cabbage We played hooky. No Monday house-update photos. We’re too embarrassed at the lack of accomplishment last week. If I posted photos our shame would be broadcast for all to see. Instead I’ll show you Avignon. If anyone ever tells you that Avignon is windy….. Believe them. I’m told … Continue reading…

Chicken and Avocado Salad; The Joys of Moving

Chicken and Avocado Salad I’m making lists. Lists of stuff we’ll need before, during and immediately following our move.  We’ll be homeless for a bit and lists, I have learned, are important. When we left the US, I did not have a list. I packed our airline tickets. Anyone who has ever done a major … Continue reading…