Now, and in 1989
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I don't often post pictures of myself. This blog isn't so much about me as
it is about France. Anyway, on the left above is me today. On the right is
m...
Bursting into bloom ♥
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It has been wet and rainy most of the week so I am just happy my lovely
hyacinths are finally bursting into bloom as they remind me of Spring and
warm...
Cinnamon and sultana sourdough
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I randomly found this idea on an American blog, and on impulse decided to
make it. On further research it seems to be a popular and well known idea
in the ...
What’s the Best Alternative to Merino Wool?
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When it comes to choosing the best clothing, fabric is one of the biggest
factors you need to consider. Merino wool is the ultimate travel fabric,
but fo...
Green chile macaroni and cheese
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On a recent call to my mom, she told me she was in Taos, New Mexico. She’s
been retired for a couple of years, and my brother and I joke...
Source
6 Ways to Fast Track Learning French in Paris
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I can’t speak for the rest of the country, but I personally believe that
Paris has outgrown its image of snooty waiters whose demeanor changes the
second y...
Le mercredi c'est biscuit - Biscuits tout sourire
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Des biscuits que je fais souvent à la maison et qui sont toujours un gros
succès. On peut les réaliser au chocolat (ce que je fais le plus souvent)
ou à la...
Orange-Glazed Polenta Cake
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Apparently I’m not the only one who loves polenta cake. The Italians like
it so much that it’s called Amor Polenta. Which means “Polenta Love.” Well,
at le...
Omelette aux fines herbes
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This is the omelet ‘to die for’ made famous when Emily’s boyfriend Gabriel
cooked one up for her in the first season of Emily in Paris. A French
classic, i...
13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 582)
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[image: 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 582)]
1. A Parisian apartment frozen in time with floor to ceiling cinema posters
Inside the 400m2 h...
Chicken Schezwan Noodles
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Last Updated on December 29, 2025 by Sneh Chicken Schezwan Noodles are
delicious Indo-Chinese stir-fried noodles made with a bold, fiery, sweet,
spicy an...
Chateaubriand
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Just in time for the holidays, I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes, one
that feels a little extra special and is perfect for Christmas or New
Year’s E...
L’Arrêt by the grey
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People love The Grey and its James Beard award-winning chef Mashama Bailey.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about this beloved restaurant in
Savannah,...
Holiday Happiness in Provence
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Finding Your Festive Inner-Flâneur (in Saint Rémy) by Gayle Smith Padgett
Bremond & Fils advent calender. Ho, ho, ho, as the holiday season
approaches, ind...
Winter Squash Salad with Dill-Walnut Dressing
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I always find it interesting that we associate solid salads with the heat
of summer, when in reality, greens are at their best in the cool months of
fall...
Thanksgiving in Provence 2025
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Because I live to please you, once again I've rounded up a great selection
of American Thanksgiving celebrations here in the South of France. Who
attend...
Thanksgiving2025
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PoBoy Views
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Phil LaMancusa
Guest
Or
Pest
*“… we’d sing and dance forever and a day; we’d lived the life we choose ,
we’d fight and never lose,...
Healing in the Dark
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Some stories take a long time before they’re ready to be brought into the
light. They’re too raw and devastating, requiring tender, patient care in
the dar...
Big news: I’m offering life coaching
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Need a vent session, a listening ear, or some adulting advice? I'm your
girl.
The post Big news: I’m offering life coaching appeared first on Gigi
Griff...
The Secretary: Women Talking review
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As first reviews go, they don't get much better than this from *Women
Talking* magazine. "With its rich historical detail, compelling characters,
and ...
Almond Pastry Sticks
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I've been baking these Almond Pastry Sticks since 2015 after I first saw
them on Saving Room for Dessert's blog. The original recipe was a
Pillsbury ...
Bikes and Brooms in Provence
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We swept down to Aix-en-Provence and beyond, on bikes and broomsticks. Take
a little tour of this exquisite town, with a travelogue, books, and movies.
Fantasie Suite
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PANORAMURALS by Justyna, Poland Allo friends, how are you? It’s been a long
time since I’ve had a chance to get to the blog and as always, remembered
how m...
Locked Out of Paris
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*Article by Secrets of Paris Correspondent Anne Daignault*
*Anne with Heather at an apéro on the banks of the Seine in 2019.*When I
left Paris in Novembe...
What makes a good Italian coffee bar good?
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Given how picky and demanding Italians can be regarding food, furiously
sending back a dish if the carbonara has even a hint of heavy cream, it's
curious...
Movies I Saw This Year That I Can Recommend
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Here are some films that I watched this year and can recommend.
*Documentary (from Netflix)*
*Birders: The Central Park Effect. * Central Park's bird-wa...
rhubarb banana bread
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Sometimes when I am standing over my kitchen sink .... extremely vivid
memories of my mom pop into my head. I am not sure what it is about that
spot in ...
French Strawberry Tart to Celebrate Ten Years
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Classic French pasrtry, the Strawberry Tart, tarte aux fraises. This
dessert recipe with shortcrust pastry dough, vanilla pastry cream, and
springtime st...
Kitchens for Good Launching "Dinners for Good"
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I've been a fan of Kitchens for Good since, well, before it even launched
just a couple of years ago.
Never heard of the organization? Well, top of line...