from the cruise, later I am going to break my rule of chronology again today. I think this story is worth it. It was a multi-national humanitarian effort Seine-side…….. On our next to the last day in Paris, George and I decided to take that long-promised but as yet undone boat cruise along the Seine. This is one of those things you always say you are going to do but the list of things you want and the ability to gaze along the Seine … [Read more...]
A Feast for All Senses; First Impressions in Tourtour
Domaine de la Baume Today's offering: Probably you would have to have just a little question about going to a town that no one you know or some people who know Provence hadn't ever heard of…….. What is so very joyful about my oh-so-lucky travel experiences at this stage in my life is when they present you with the most remarkable of surprises. Your heart lifts up and you are enveloped, yet again, with wonder and gratitude at all the … [Read more...]
On Boulevard Raspail – Le Marché
Dimanche I learned about Marché Bio Boulevard Raspail from Ina Garten. She has spoken about it often on her show. I have enjoyed visiting here twice now and, as I strolled along, I looked around to try to imagine where her apartment might be. I also tried to imagine being so lucky as to live here and do this several days per week. For me, a Farmer's Market is like an art exhibit. Might I just say, maybe even better? I can't pass one … [Read more...]
Paris, Please
j'adore - pretty much captures how I feel as soon as I step out Anyone who reads this blog knows that there is a close reflection here of my deeply-needed catharsis. I am working these days on unquestioningly engaging in obsessive habits that make me happy. These would include taking pictures of pastry, gorgeous buildings of old and seeing glorious photos in my head, all in the living color that so feeds me. at the Sunday market at … [Read more...]
It’s a Beautiful Day for: Apple-Cranberry Hazelnut Cake
You know what time it is! Here is a lovely little cake to make for snacking or dessert on a beautiful crisp Fall day such as this: wafting aromas, perfect for a Fall Day APPLE-CRANBERRY HAZELNUT CAKE 13 tblsp unsalted butter at room temp 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 ex lg eggs, room temp 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tblsp stone ground corn meal 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp … [Read more...]
A Cooking Class with Chef François Martin at Domaine de la Baume
avec Chef François Martin One steadfast rule I have for my travel-blogging times is that I write everything in chronological order. Such is the nature of this pea-sized-linear-minded memory-banking person at the helm here. It would seem that everything arrives and then needs to unfold in the exact order in which it occurred. Today, I shall break that rule (I guess all rules are meant to be broken) and finish the post I began last week (note … [Read more...]
In the Blink of an Eye – A Foray into Wild Rice Porridge
sunrise yesterday (no filter) Just when I had comfortably settled into extending my Summer for another few weeks, along came yesterday's weather here in what is called northern New Jersey. We are neither part of New England nor of the mid-Atlantic - we're sort of part of the New York Metropolitan Area, which really isn't a climatic region……. After the stellar day on Saturday, when I pronounced at least 100 times to anyone who would … [Read more...]
T-Minus Two Days – The All-Nut Crust and the Last Peaches
Countdown to Autumnal Equinox T-Minus 2 days On one hand I feel particularly lucky that we have 2 extra days of Summer this year - the Equinox being on the 23rd. But, on the other, somehow, I think I can actually feel the earth and the sun moving away from each other anyway. I'll tell you every night when I have all the lights on by 7:30 I keep saying to myself, why is it so dark already? Why does this happen to me every year? I guess, I … [Read more...]
Crescendo of the Growing Season – A Study of Zinnias as I Pass the 500 Blog Post Mark
"Fireworks" from Union Square yesterday Crescendo - that was pretty much yesterday for me…….. Today is just a stellar day as I mark passing the 500 blog post line. Who knew? I guess I have a lot of flour to sift, a lot of dirt to dig, a lot of miles to go……... Yesterday, I trundled into the Farmer's Market at Union Square. Honestly, September is the best month to take in the bounty of the growing season here in the New York … [Read more...]
Indelible Impressions – A Story of Figs
image courtesy eatthis.com I had a glorious week in California last week. I am homesick for it now, especially as I see my friends Michael and Sharon are in La Jolla, and Helen and Ed are doing a wine harvest - and, ugh, it all looks so glorious! I was just aching to keep driving up the coast to Santa Barbara and on to Napa and Sonoma. I think it is at its absolute best at this time of year. I am already making mental notes for my next … [Read more...]
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