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Stir-Fried Shrimp with Peas and Peppers; Season’s Eatings

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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…

Ratatouille Quiche; off to the US; the Weekly Menu

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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…

Pork with Peppers and Olives; the importance of the “C” drive

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Pork with Peppers and Olives When we were very young our parents knew everything. When we were teenagers our parents knew nothing but 'experts' knew  everything. As we get older we realize that the experts don't know much either. Doctors 'practice' medicine and lawyers 'practice' law.  All we can do is hope that, when our … Continue reading…

Chicken Creole; Miscommunication? Or none at all?

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Chicken Creole Miscommunication? Or utter and complete lack of communication? And, why you should never leave your mobile phones at home…. I had doctor’s appointments this morning.  Nothing serious; routine mammogram; bone density scan. This being France, I was told to plan on two hours.  They do rather like to be thorough. This being Friday, … Continue reading…

Stuffed Peppers, Italian Style; Links? Do we dare discuss links?

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Stuffed Peppers, Italian Style Links, in the blog world, are a lot like sex in the conservative world: Everybody wants it. Nobody talks about it. I had an email this morning, requesting a link exchange. I read it, smiled, condescendingly, to myself and ignored it. It’s been there, in the back of my mind, niggling … Continue reading…