Corks at the ready

Reims Re-visited

Next stop on our gastronomic ‘Tour de France’ was Reims, in the heart of Champagne.  Elisabeth, our hostess warned us when showing us the map:  “This….this entire area is a…well….a…
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Radishes with butter

Paula’s Provencal Table

One of the best outcomes of my course in France last fall was meeting some wonderful people.  We were 18 students from literally all over the world and, of course,…
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Pain Perdu's selection

Searching for MOF worthy croissants at home

I miss Paris.  I know, cry me a river.  But I do.  I really miss it.  It’s just that everything there tastes…well…so good!  I bought a “real” Camembert after just…
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Cafe du Palais Reims

It’s all over but the writing

It’s over.  Done.  Fini.  Actually it has been for a while, but maybe I have been in denial.  That and looking for a foie gras detox centre.  Two weeks in…
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