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Licking my Lips
We arrived in Rennes after a six hour train ride. It usually takes twelve hours by car. As soon as we walked into my Belle-Mere's (mother-in-law in French, which…
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French Food Talk
In France there is a great deal of talk about food. Simply food. Everyday food. Food food. There isn't a day that goes by that the topic of food doesn't…
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Far far away the Seeds Fly
I found these photos on my camera this morning: Chelsea, Mr. Espresso and French Husband… were goofing off. Seeing these photos I could almost hear Chelsea egging Mr.…
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Twenty Three Years
French husband proposed to me in a small neighborhood park in Paris. His breath was swirling white from the cold; funny when you are first…
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Away She Goes
The people at the airport check-in counter rarely smile. Their faces matched my mood. We knew Chelsea's suitcase was overweight by thirteen pounds, we were prepared to pay for it.…
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Brother Mathew are you going to write a Blog about the Brocante?
The above photo is my brother Mat (Yes, Mat with one T. Why I don't know. But I am sure my other three brothers could come up with some dandy…
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Forgot the Fortune Cookies and the Smoked Salmon
The party began at seven-thirty, the table was set, the food prepared, the fireplace warm, everyone showed up, the oldest was Annie (91) and the youngest was my friend's…
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Planning a Party (Part One)
I love planning, organizing, cooking and setting up for a party. I have said it before, that I think I missed my calling: I should have been a party planner.…
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China Girl
Chelsea is getting ready to leave (this Saturday) for China. She will be studying in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Which is near Shanghai. Since she has been home she has gone…
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Soul Food
Soul Food: Is something so subtle you do not know you have tasted it until far after the first bite. My friend Ruth invited eighteen people over for lunch in…
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