Cannon or Russell?
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When I worked in DC back in the mid-1980s, I was in the Cannon House Office
Building on Independence Avenue and 1st Street, SE, a stone's throw from
the ...
Gien
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The town named Gien on the Loire river east of Orléans, says the Cadogan
guidebook, was "bombed to smithereens in the Second World War, by the
Germans in 1...
French Food Friday - Chicken Nicoise
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Bonjour from what, is going to be, another very hot day for most of France.
It is far to hot to be cooking for salads are the theme for the next few
da...
Roast summer vegetables
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A recipe shamelessly pinched from Nigel Slater’s Observer column, because I
want to make sure I always have it to hand. I suppose it’s a variation on
escal...
10 Reasons to Love August in Paris
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For those who cherish the peaceful atmosphere resulting from the mass
exodus of holiday-goers, August is Paris’ most prized month. In the past, I
haven’t a...
Chinese Satay Chicken
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Last Updated on August 12, 2025 by Sneh A takeaway dinner favourite for the
whole family, Chinese Satay Chicken is a delicious, quick stir-fry made
with ...
Galettes de courgette
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Move over, potato pancakes. This lighter, summery version with zucchini is
perfect in hot weather. The pancakes combine grated zucchini and potato
with egg...
Hot Hatch honey mustard chicken
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Whenever I have a serious deadline, I create a new diversion to avoid
completing my task. For instance, when I was writing my Queso book, I
decided it was ...
Chicken Breakfast Sausage
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Not going to lie—I really enjoy a good plate of eggs with some sort of
breakfast meat on the side. Whether it’s crispy bacon, my wintertime veggie
“bacon...
Introducing L’Esprit Provence
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Meet the Author: Gayle Smith Padgett Moving to France was an unlikely
choice for an American who majored in Spanish and Latin American Studies,
spent her j...
13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 748)
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[image: 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 748)]
1. Captivating pre-war Still Life works of this lesser-known French
photographer Louis-Victor-...
Restaurant Issue 2025
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Rest PoBoy Views
By
Phil LaMancusa
Or
Rant
*“She’s up against the register, apron and a spatula, yesterday’s
deliveries and tickets for...
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...
River Kayaking in Provence 2025
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River kayaking in Provence is super easy...a fabulous way to while away a
few hours, get deliciously cool, have a swim if you want one and see some
fan...
Homemade Angel Food Cake (VIDEO)
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Homemade angel food cake is a simple but exquisite cake that is the perfect
companion to summer berries and whipped cream. Learn how to make it from
scra...
paris book event – june 29, 2025
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Join me and my friend Jane Bertch in Paris on Sunday, June 29th, for a
booksigning event from 3pm to 4:30pm at La Cuisine Paris at 78 Quai de
l’Hôtel de Vi...
Arugula Pasta Salad
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Spring cooking has always been about finding a balance between the hearty
meals of winter and fresh cooking with help from all the beautiful spring
produ...
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 ...
Soften
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“When you reach your edge, soften. Soften until you slip through the
constraints and can create a new rhythm, a new route, a new release. Water
is soft yet...
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...
Great list LouLou!
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