Basque cheesecake
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I’ve eaten Basque cheesecake before, but never tried making it. Recently I
decided to give a Nigella recipe a whirl — it sounded authentic. For a
first att...
A small thing you can do to help authors
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I am exhausted and outraged that instead of grieving my dog and living my
life, today I need to write. Not write for fun. Not write my next novel.
Not wr...
ChoCho is Still Going Relatively Strong
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This bold-flavored restaurant definitely isn't for those who like subtle
flavors, and the daring and innovation here (usually) pay off.
Thanksgiving in Provence 2026
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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. Some
have b...
Objects of Desire
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I’ve been gathering all sorts of irresistible pretty little things for our
next Whatnot live show. Petite boxes, sparkling bijoux, boudoir curiosities
and ...
Heat!
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Just to show you that I don't moan and groan all the time, let me tell you
about things that have happened recently without my mentioning them.
In Septem...
Spaghettis bolognaise
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One of the most popular dishes in France is spaghettis bolognaise, aka
spaghetti in meat sauce. The dish takes its name from the city of Bologna,
Italy’s r...
Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)
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Risotto alla Milanese is a golden saffron risotto with tender rice, butter,
and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Learn how to infuse aromatic saffron, use or
substit...
What are the Warmest Socks for Winter Travel?
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Cold feet make for a miserable travel experience. Our readers voted for the
warmest socks for winter travel. Find out what they are!
The post What are th...
13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol.782)
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1. Once one of the world’s largest and most beautiful department stores,
today hiding inside a Parisian office building Founded in 1856 as the
Palais de la...
Easy Delicious Diwali Recipes To Make At Home
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Last Updated on November 3, 2026 by Sneh Try my delicious collection of
Diwali recipes to celebrate the Hindu festival of light, celebrated by
Indians al...
Pumpkin snickerdoodle bars
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My pantry system insures I have on hand the basic tools needed to prepare a
simple meal. Common staples such as beans, rice, flour, peppers, eggs, and
suga...
Brown Butter Financiers
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One my favorites, of all French pastries, is the financier. Enriched with
nuts, and moistened with butter, almost every bakery you go into has them.
They c...
Happy Equinox!
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Depending where (and when) you are, Fall 2026 has arrived. The weather is
pleasant, nowhere near what we experienced in the summer months. The grape
harv...
John2026
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Po Boy Views
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Phil LaMancusa
Love
Or
Lunacy
* “Fun is the best way of having a good time!” The Barking Duck Society:
New Orleans 1972*
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Classic Cherry Clafoutis
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We came back from visiting friends in Idaho thinking we had missed the best
of summer stone fruit season. It made us a little sad, as most of the stone
f...
Le Grand Véfour
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The historic Palais-Royal dining room, opened in 1784, has been revived by
Paris Society and chef Bruno Doucet. We rate Le Grand Véfour GOOD — a
beautifu...
Visit me at my new home
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📝 Find my latest writing at anneditmeyer.com/biz-blog 💌 Subscribe to my
Connect the Dots newsletter 🎨 Learn about my creative workshops 📓 Buy my
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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...
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...
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 ...
Berlin Christmas Markets: The Ultimate Guide
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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 by Audrey Scott While many cities in
Germany have one main Christmas Market, Berlin has dozens of Christmas
Markets from...
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.
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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