Category: Movable Feast
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Dinner with a Paintbrush
When I arrived in France I didn’t speak a word of French. Well, I spoke three words maybe five, humble pie was my constant buddy, observing in silence my new vehicle and re-decorating was how I stayed focus during dinner…
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Queen Amen
French Pastries and I are intimate friends. There is nothing untouched between us. Bakeries in France are the pearly gates to heaven! When I arrived in France 19 years ago…I tasted a pastry called Kouign Aman; which is a teaspoon…
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The Love Affair
Photos: Sacha this morning claiming his love affair with my home made Cinnamon Cherry jam. Cinnamon Cherry recipe: Five pounds of cherries Five pounds of sugar Three teaspoons cinnamon ———————————– Pit the cherries and put them in a heavy pot.…
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Picking Cherries and Hugging a Tree
I am in a tree. Picking cherries. Tomorrow I am going to make jam. The first kiss of knowing, summer is around the corner. photo: Mr.Porte’s cherry tree. I love this tree!
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Profiteroles au Chocolat
How to make Profiteroles au Chocolat: Take a golden cloud, fill it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, lace it with thick velvet ribbons of chocolate, Crown it with toasted almonds. …
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Sunday at the Open Market
Madame of the Villa with her eagle blue eyes, sets out to the open market. Preparing for Sunday lunch is serious business. I tag along for the adventure. We start early in the morning, the moment the market opens it…