Timber!
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These are some of the trees that were taken down around the piney woods a
couple of weeks ago. The crews use tractors that are equipped with what
I'll ca...
A lunch of lamb leftovers
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On the right, that's our leftover lamb served at room temperature with
home-made mayonnaise as a sauce. The side dishes are boiled potatoes, a
salad...
Simple holidays + 12 inexpensive date night ideas
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Weekend Wisdom: Less wanting, more giving. Less stress, more magic. Less
guilt, more peace. Less hustle bustle, more silent nights. There is so much
to c...
Kids can cook: ratatouille!
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It’s been a while since we had a cooking with kids post – I only teach my
junior cooking club 2 out of 3 terms a year but we just started again this
week! ...
Nouilles sésame à la sichuanaise
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Sichuan-style sesame noodles are very popular in Paris, but they’re not
exactly French. So why am I featuring them in today’s post? Because sesame
noodles ...
Turkey chili Frito pie
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When a friend threw a late-fall party, she served turkey Frito pies. Her
husband is unable to eat red meat, so the family has become quite adept at
replaci...
13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 578)
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[image: 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 578)]
1. An ode to Shopfronts (shot in the early 80s) Scans from the vintage book
“Shopfronts”, 1981...
Brasserie Bellanger Continues to Impress Me
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Brasserie Bellanger is a go-to for good-quality bistro staples with a
contemporary twist. While service can be wanting and the brasserie
occasionally suffe...
Salmon Crudo
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Last Updated on November 18, 2025 by Sneh Salmon Crudo is the
quintessential summer appetiser, a bright, fresh, raw-fish dish made with
sashimi-grade sal...
Profiteroles Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Profiteroles are a crowd-pleasing, elegant French dessert. Learn how to
make them with a recipe that delivers step-by-step instructions, pro tips,
and ma...
Ricotta Pancakes
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Originally, I planned to name this recipe after my god-daughter Maggie, but
she gently reminded me that she prefers another version. Which I’ll share
la...
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...
French Riviera magic, Hidden Gems in the Luberon
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A Luberon Gem: Domaine de la Citadelle La Domaine de la Citadelle In the
mood for a wine-tasting, winery tour, museum visit, delectable meal, fun
shopping,...
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,...
Crème renversée à l’orange
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Or, as it’s more popularly known, crème caramel, or flan in Spain. I am
unreasonably picky about this ubiquitous dessert. Absolutely no bubbles
allowed: it...
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 ...
Granite
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Granite is a fine dining restaurant in the old Spring location near the
Louvre. Like Stéphane Manigold’s other western Paris restaurants
(Hémicycle, Subs...
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...