Month: January 2016
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The Feast of Epiphany Encore… Memories
1990- With my few French words in my pocket, I often found myself in awkward red-faced situations. On the feast of Epiphany, we were invited to share the Gateau de Rois at a friend's home. Sitting…
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Epiphany, Those Three Kings, the Twelfth day of Christmas and Feves
photo: Feves for the Gateau des Rois that I found while brocanting. Tomorrow is Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas. . The Gateau des Rois – King's Cake. 4 cups of grounded almonds and/or hazelnuts, or a mixture…
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The Creative Winner is:
Thanks for voting for the creative winner (Comments and emails) The winner is: Carol L with her response: "On Christmas Eve children put out their shoes for St. Nick to fill with candy…. well these are for…
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French Meal Made Simple
It starts with a baguette and wine, Followed by one course after another, With increasing mouthfuls of sweetness. Now we know why my best friend is elastic. I love how the sugar was stacked…
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Fill Your Heart
Fill your heart Need not stuff it it grows steadily, seeds, prune, rain, dirt, sun are needed. Remember tenderly the shores soaked with sorrow harboring the boat without a…
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Capturing What I find Beautiful
A crown on her head, roses of the softest shade. Along the streets of France history surrenders itself to anyone who wants to see. Caressing my path, filling my desire… I sigh. "You are under my skin." The…