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I have been so busy with my current photography project that I am afraid that I am neglecting you, and my blog too. But eh, it will not last, will it? So I promise to come back soon with an easy dessert, one that talks a lot to me, at any time of the day. [...]

Cuisine Light Magazine July/August 2008 and a Cover Not only was I delighted to be working for Cuisine Light Magazine once more for their July/August issue (numéro 5), but what a lovely surprise to find out that one of my pictures was chosen as the cover of the magazine. Now this is a first and [...]

Les petits pots de crème, vanille et chocolat Where was I again? Oh yes, desserts, I promised you one. Its story is simple. Neither fuss nor complication, but a delicious outcome that I am never becoming tired of. I was a young carefree girl growing up in the eastern part of France. Most days after [...]

I cannot believe that I lost my recipe. This is what happens when you have too many pieces of paper lying around everywhere in the house, amongst other things. One day, you get tired of the pieces of paper everywhere — and the other things too — and that same day, you decide to change [...]

Summer beauties If I had any talent for poetry, I think I would be thrilled to be able to write elogious words about my love and fascination for les fruits rouges. At this time of year, I become excited like a child when I arrive at the market, and find all sorts of beauties like [...]

Petits Farcis, courgettes rondes farcies au veau When I arrived at my local farmer’s market last week, I was on a really important mission: finding round zucchini, my favorites by far. They are simply too lovely to resist, always looking pretty on your dinner table. Delight! I was successful. One farmer tucked in a corner [...]

“Let’s go there later in the day,” P. told me when I mentioned I wanted to have a picnic at the beach on Sunday. “It’s going to be hot before then, I can tell.” “Yeah, I guess you are right,” I responded, feeling somewhat a tad disappointed since my plan had been to leave early [...]

Dark Chocolate Chip and Nut Cookies What a relief when the rain finally came. And it really came down heavily at times. So much so that it woke me up last night. But I liked the smell that it left on the concrete and grass outside, the sound it made when it hit and banged [...]

Lemon Yogurt and Berry Popsicles It was hot and humid once again when we woke up on Sunday morning. Where is all this rain coming from: frankly, I have no clue. The hurricanes down South? But I like the fact that it keeps our grass and parks green, and our river beds full. Thank God [...]

Noodle Soup with Sugar Snap Peas, Pork and Tofu The smell of small Italian eggplants simmering with ripe vine tomatoes, garlic and onions, gave a wonderful summery feeling to the entire house.The back door was open and let a nice breathe in. It was still cool at that time of the day; I knew that [...]