Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
1001 It's a palindrome. In fact, it's a mirrored palindrome. In case you don't remember what a palindrome is, it's a word (racecar, radar, mom) or a sentence (Madam I'm Adam; I did, did I) that reads the same forward and backward. A mirrored palindrome does it in when viewed in a mirror (A TOYOTA). … Continue reading…
Guest Post from TikiPundit. He participated in Season's Eatings this year and, for reasons known only to him, has not (yet) succumbed to the urge to blog. He should. He clearly has the gift: the words, the photos and the urge to create havoc wonderful food in the kitchen. So he is posting on my … Continue reading…
You may have liked Kermit the Frog, or Miss Piggy, but the only Muppet that ever interested me was Cookie Monster. I identified with him. Cakes and pies are all very nice. Puddings and tarts can be very smart. But, for me, the Breakfast of Champions is a (big) plate of cookies and a mug … Continue reading…
The BBC apparently believes most people will have only read 6 of the 100 books. I love books; I love lists; I love reading…. Mine are highlighted…. How many have you read? I have to admit I'm curious as to the basis for the selection…. But first…. a little something for the last minute Thanksgiving … Continue reading…
I’m pleased to report there has been visible progress made in the last week. Walls. Insulated walls. A decision was made that, rather than try to insulate the entire ceiling before winter, he would insulate half and put up enough walls to keep the heat in. For those who don’t remember, this is what it … Continue reading…
The Holidays are almost upon. Old cooks, new cooks, experienced cooks and wannabe cooks are dusting off the turkey roasters and fish poachers for the ‘big event.’ I remember those days well – back when we would be entertaining large groups of family, friends, co-workers and business associates…. Back when we had a finished house…. … Continue reading…
Some may know first hand; some may have heard…. We’ve been having a bit of winter on this side of the pond. We were planning on spending Christmas with our friend in the Pyrenees. I’ve been watching the weather forecast for the last 15 days – that’s how far out the soothsayers put their predictions. … Continue reading…