Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Did I ever tell you about the time I was chased out of a restaurant by a really pissed off Chinese chef brandishing his favorite, very large, very sharp, cleaver? I ran across this post when I was reorganizing the Recipe Index… Thought I'd share again…. The setting: I was installing a computerized ordering system … Continue reading…
I was just on holiday for 2 1/2 weeks….. It went like this: I spent 3 weeks frantically busy getting ready for it. I was busy every day and every evening while I was gone. I've spent the week since I've been home frantically busy catching up. What's wrong with this picture? Every summer we … Continue reading…
How does one know when it’s time? I’ve been a dog owner for all of my adult life, usually with two big dogs. I’ve heard myself state, with confidence, the accepted bit about how being a responsible pet owner includes being responsible for making the last days as easy as possible. But I’ve never had … Continue reading…
I played hooky yesterday. It was cold, but the sun was shining, and when mon mari said he was off to buy plumbing supplies I decided to go along for the ride. Not that I’m terribly interested in plumbing supplies, but I figured we’d be passing a garden store or two that we could stop … Continue reading…
“May those who Love us, love us. And those that Don’t love us May God turn Their hearts; And if he doesn’t Turn their hearts May he turn Their ankles. So we’ll know them By their limping.” There is a lot of Irish wisdom floating around this week: some sappy; some satirical. But none embodies the … 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 forgot about my wandering butternut squash…. I had three of them from the same plant. Delicious! In other harvest news…. I have one pomegranate. One. I’d better start making plans….. The weather has been gorgeous so we’ve been working outside, getting ready for winter. I trimmed the laurel tree and uncovered these old stone … Continue reading…