Category: Movable Feast
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A Favorite Muffin: Raisin Oat with a Twist
I recently found a cherished recipe my mother had lost tucked away in my scrapbook cookbook. It brought back many happy memories—the aroma of my childhood kitchen, my mother humming while she baked, her hands in motion, and the little…
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Scrapbook Cookbook
My Scrapbook Cookbook isn’t just about cooking; it’s about connecting with the people I’ve met, creating memories through food, and finding joy in preparing a meal. Every recipe is paired with a little piece of my life—whether it’s a funny anecdote or…
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Should I Share More Recipes?
My scrapbook cookbook began when I first arrived in France 37 years ago. I bought a thick paperback school notebook and carried it with me everywhere, jotting down notes about French cooking, as well as recipes from family, friends, and…
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Floating Islands, a French Dessert
When I first came to France, the first dessert I had at my mother-in-law’s was Îles Flottantes—Floating Islands. I had never heard of it, nor had I ever tasted it, but I enjoyed every bite. My mother-in-law made it often, but…
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Grocery Shopping in Normandy, Plus Recipes
Every region in France has its food specialties In Provence, you’ll find goat cheese, rosé wine, bouillabaisse, tomatoes, melons, and olives. In Normandy, it’s oysters, Calvados, apples, cream, carrots, cider, and so much more. This morning, at the weekly outdoor…
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Walking the Sand Dunes in Normandy
Yann’s mother has called Normandy her home for several years now. She moved there from Brittany, a region where she grew up, but ultimately left behind due to her age and not having any family nearby. She made the move…