food… Wine and Women 6 Feb 20116 Feb 2011 A wise person once said that our friends are the family that we choose. It had to have been a woman. As women, we support each other, celebrate our successes,…
family… Dark and Cold in Virginia 30 Jan 201130 Jan 2011 We sometimes wonder why we are keeping the property in Virginia. We work so hard and so much that there is precious little time left over to even enjoy it.…
food… A Reunion From A Reunion 28 Jan 201128 Jan 2011 A couple of months ago, I attended my thirty year high school reunion. It will be forever burned in our memories as I accidentally set the centerpiece on fire. Let's…
food… Southern Fried Chicken and Kir Royale 25 Jan 201125 Jan 2011 Some things naturally go together; peanut butter and bananas, wine and cheese, chocolate and raspberry. But I sometimes pair dishes that you wouldn't automatically consider. A recent example when friends…
food… A day with Friends 23 Jan 201123 Jan 2011 A group of women that I'm fortunate to know and have as friends, got together yesterday for our annual after-Christmas-Party with a side order of Booper's retirement party. Yes, we…
family… Many hats for one Head 22 Jan 201122 Jan 2011 There are times when I feel so overwhelmed with all of my responsibilities that I become almost paralyzed, actually unable to focus on the tasks at hand. I fear that…
food… How to Order Coffee in Paris 21 Jan 201122 Jan 2011 In America there are basically two coffee options, regular or decaffienated. In France, coffee is an art form. Espresso, cafe au lait, cafe Americain, regular coffee which is a cross…
family… Artisan Pizza 16 Jan 201116 Jan 2011 My family thinks I make the best pizza in the world! They are so nice. They are also hungry rascals who wouldn't say otherwise even if it went horribly awry.…
family… The Damage is Done 15 Jan 201115 Jan 2011 Dessert in FranceSo many people begin the new year with serious diets and/or exercise regimens. I have the philosophy of easing into it. It's all part of my wish-o-lutions as…
family… Coffee from a Press 7 Jan 20117 Jan 2011 I'm attempting to use a coffee press, a French press, in order to emulate the flavor of coffee in France. It isn't hard really, just throw ground coffee into the…
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