Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
The bunnies are back. Apparently they were just humoring me for awhile. It reminds me of a story my best friend from college used to tell. She lived in Chicago – the city, not the suburbs. It seems that one of the neighborhood lads bought a new car…. a Corvette. It was risky having that … Continue reading…
Ah, Spring! All of the bright blooming flowers: daffodils, tulips, hyacinths…. All of the fresh vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, favas…. All of the trees coming into bud…. All of the lovely, warm sunshine….. All of the guilt…. Guilt? Spring Guilt? Yes, my friends: Spring Guilt. After 5 months of enduring winter, complaining about the cold, loudly … Continue reading…
Season’s Eatings! Should we do it again? Last year I almost forgot about it and we started very late…. after Thanksgiving. Several people who participated never did receive their gift. Shall we try again? With plenty of time so we’re not rushed? Let me know…. Leave a comment if you want to participate. Here are … Continue reading…
I am just a stupid woman, apparently. When I took mon mari’s computer into the shop for repair, I explained what the problem was. I told the guy that, after the storm last week, every time I plugged it in it blew all the circuits in the house. I explained that, regardless of what outlet … Continue reading…
Fresh Pea Sauce I’m not a good driver. Don’t misunderstand: I’m a very competent driver; it’s just that I rarely enjoy it. I have my moments: setting out on an adventure on a crystal clear spring morning… that I enjoy. Driving to and from Bordeaux, on the motorway, 4 or 5 times a week…. that’s … Continue reading…
Mangetout (Snow Peas) and Carrots Warning: Gross overstatements and insults to most nationalities follow. Read at your own risk. Spring has sprung. There’s a new look to the produce stands. All of the lovely spring vegetables are slowly nudging the stodgy winter crucifers out of the way. Naturally, when I see this bounty I immediately … Continue reading…
Split Peas with Bacon and Ham Karmic balance has been restored in my life. After a, somewhat less than perfect day, yesterday. this one started out good and kept getting better. First, our house's internal workings were given a clean bill of health: The septic tank was pumped and power-scrubbed, getting rid of 50+ years … Continue reading…