You know that saying, “Good things come in small packages?” While I think that’s true — hello jewelry and diamonds! — I especially think it’s true of the unique tiny treasures you can find at the French brocante, estate sales and American flea markets. The tiniest of finds makes me smile, and here are some…
Happy Birthday Julia
Yesterday we celebrated my good friend Nancy’s birthday so I’ve got birthdays on my mind. As a follow up to last week’s post, today I want to highlight some favorite quotes from Julia Child who would have been 104 today, August 15th. If she were still with us I’m sure she’d be having one hell…
Me and Julia
I had the distinct privilege to meet Julia Child in 1990. I was one of the millions who used to watch her cook on television and had tried many recipes from her Mastering the Art of French Cooking. So I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to meet both her and Robert Mondavi of Mondavi Winery…
My Salty Obsession
I’ve known lots of people who will say they are addicted to chocolate. Or cake. Or cookies. Or Diet Coke. (Really?) But I will fully admit that I am a saltaholic. My confession is my salt obsession. Food just isn’t the same without it. Potato chips versus a candy bar? Crunchy, salty potato chips will win…
Memories of More than 80 Years
I spent this past weekend tackling the achingly arduous task of cleaning out my parent’s house of the last 40 years. Two years ago my mom and dad both died within months of each other and my sister and I have put off this chore, mostly because of being busy with work, families and life…
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