Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Plums Every once in a while, and more so lately, when I pass a mirror, I think I see my Mom. It scares the bejesus out of me. But, truth be told, I should be so lucky. How did it become the last week of September? I have barely had a moment to think back on my Paris Summer and my 4 weeks on Cape Cod it has been so busy here. Arrggghhhh........ September and October are my two favorite months of the year … [Read more...]
How Today’s Gloom Got the Better of Me -Gluten-Free Pumpkin-Almond Torte with Figs
I am definitely still in Summer mode here. I still have fresh peaches on my counter, for goodness sakes! I'm wearing shorts! I'm just got my tan in the last 3 weeks! What the heck? Every year at this time I get mixed signals. I'd like to have a nice sweater morning. I'd like to make a pot roast. I'll smell a fire in someone's fireplace in the evening. There have been some cool mornings - especially on Cape Cod, but I am bound and … [Read more...]
When Life Leaves You Stone-Cold Sober: On to the Next Adventure – We Say Goodbye to Our Cape Cod Home
roads To everything, turn, turn, turn there is a season turn, turn, turn. And a time to every purpose, under heaven. - the Byrds circa 1965 I think I may have turned a corner last night. When I awoke this morning I felt more peaceful about it all. I have been here since August 24. I arrived whilst deep in the midst of suffering from withdrawals from my 9 week dream Summer in Paris. It seems that I didn't have enough time to digest … [Read more...]
Kismet en Paris – How the Stars Came Together to Meet One Special Person
Sometimes "the heart wants what the heart wants" and, "ye who have little faith" are two of the coalescing cliche phrases for today's story. That's Emily Dickinson and the Bible in one thought process - yikes! Far be it for me to be alone in waxing poetic on the glories Paris. It happens for millions of visitors and residents alike. I revel daily in attempting to capture the beauty here as many of you already well know. But, Paris has … [Read more...]
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – Even in the Sparsest Kitchen – My Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Pignoli Nuts and Shrimp
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 1974 novel by John le Carre and a 2011 movie about Cold War Espionage. Is it me or does it seem that certain relationships don't evolve very much? Oh well, that's a whole different kettle of worms........ Tinker: I tinker with recipes. Tailor: I'm actually in need of one or a sewing machine right now. Soldier: I see them every single day here avec machine guns. Spy: I imagine I pass some by surreptitiously, … [Read more...]
Bewitched and Between – Paris Knits Itself Deep into My Heart
still life As if I weren't smitten enough already from my previous visits......... I can not believe I have been in Paris for 4 weeks, tomorrow! Yikes! It's going by way too fast! And, while I miss my husband (he'll be here soon), Harley and Callie and my garden every day, I am now feeling deeply bewitched and in-between lives. And, right now, I am so very lucky to have my two kids here with me, too! Whatever will I do when the day … [Read more...]
Paris Produce Please
Abricots - ahhhh, if only I could paint in oils or do pastels :( Need one good reason to scream "All hail the EU?" The produce here is stellar and I'm going to go out on a limb and say it is the most beautiful I have ever seen. It is ubiquitous and it's printine and perhaps just unbeatable. And, most of you know that the EU is miles ahead of the U.S. in banning dangerous chemicals used in their farming! Give the EU 5 … [Read more...]
The Paris Genome and Geome – Of Garden and Procuring Habit
yesterday at La Roseraie de Bagatelle at Le Jardin de Bagatelle Genome is defined as the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism. I got to wondering if there is a genome for Parisians? Geome, on the other hand, is a person skilled in geometry. Both words seem to apply here as my restless mind works to wrap itself around my experiences and come to some melding conclusions - it's just the way my brain works … [Read more...]
I, Tourist – Pondering the Intense Debate on Tourist Status as I Play Parisian
day 1 picture postcard Paris is for lovers - but not just in the classical sense............. Yes, I am still here. I took a brief respite from writing on my blog for a few weeks as I spent the time leading up to June 1 pondering the adventure I was about to embark upon. I have long been perplexed with the pervasive commentary on the scourge of the tourist in our culture. I am now and will be forever, in the category of "tourist". I … [Read more...]
Secrets Italian Bakers Keep Up Their Sleeves – Blueberry Breakfast Cake with Walnuts and Orange
Italian bakers have had a few secrets that have been up their sleeves for a very long while - in their case, that would be centuries. For those of you like me, who peruse and remember all of the nostalgic and delicious cakes that Italians make, in particular around the Spring and the Easter Season, you will note that there is one ingredient that is common among many of them. And yet, when it comes to our day-to-day baking, American-style, this … [Read more...]
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