Category: Movable Feast
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Cafe de Flore: The French Waiter.
Cafe de Flore. The French waiter in his long white apron, with a tray poised perfectly on his hand. Swished around, seriously, attentively, listening to the customer's wants, fulfilling their desires. A young women with legs up to the ceiling…
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Cured Salmon and Potato Blinis
Pascale, who is French, and a chef came to my home the other day to prepare a meal for my family. I sat at my kitchen table and thanked every lucky star and speck of wonder about me. Blogging has…
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The French Chef in my Kitchen
Yesterday a blogging friend came to visit. They came to prepare me a meal in my kitchen. The bread basket with potatoes for the blinis. The menu:Cured SalmonPotato BlinisMustard/Honey Dressing,Lentil salad. The chef explains the process… my mouth was watering.…
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Favorite Restaurants in France
Flash back 1988: Staring at the menu, I sat in a cafe in Paris. French Husband translated the menu, but not word for word. He read, "Chicken no. Lamb no. Bunny certainly not. The liver of a duck…. Oh…
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Touring France: One Meal at a Time
When in France eat. If you want to experience the French lifestyle… Then you must eat. Sit in cafes, take your time,Sip wine,Converse over your meal,drink coffee andHave dessert. The French way is to savor the moment. To eat dine…
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Shopping for dinner on the Streets of Paris
Mari, a blog reader I met last September, is in France on a buying trip for her shop in Austin. Mari invited me to join her in Paris and tag along at the MAISON et OBJET show. Last night after…