Month: July 2017
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Feast of Love
Ih honor of my parent's wedding anniversary- "Love is always patient and kind; love is never jealous; love is not boastful or conceited, it is never rude and never seeks its own advantage, it does not…
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Living in France
The first time I met Natalie, the owner of La Madone, was at the flea market in Marseille. We were setting up stands opposite each other. Natalie came over, stood in front of my stand and stomped her…
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The Garden Grows Unafraid
The language of flowers, do you hear their message? Strong in gentleness, faithful in their offering of beauty. Giving without asking why or how. Flowers speak a language without words, yet the message is deeply rooted in us…
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Freedom What Does that Mean?
May freedom lead us to love one another no matter the differences of color, faith, gender, or status. Guiding us in the ways of kindness, trust, forgiveness, gratitude. May our liberty and independence bond us together encouraging us…
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Chez Dumonet
Once is never enough. Case in point Chez Dumonet, especially when it comes to the Soufflé. Fortunately, Lisa and her daughter Emily invited me to Chez Dumonet for a second time. Before we even opened the menu we…
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Cucumber Gazpacho with Walnut Mint Pesto
Cucumber Gazpacho with Walnut Mint Pesto. Three cucumbers stripped their thick green coats and seeds and went skinny dipping in a bath with mixed friends of fresh herbs: Parsley, sage, green onion, thyme. Just when they thought…