Three Things on Sunday After Thanksgiving

Today I’m sharing three things that make Sunday even more relaxing and rewarding on the last day of the biggest long weekend of the year. I’m taking time today to … Continue reading Three Things on Sunday After Thanksgiving

Three Things I Learned in Dijon

France is a magical place for me because the French value aesthetic experiences in a way that we don’t typically here in the USA. Their desire for beauty in everyday … Continue reading Three Things I Learned in Dijon

Art, Bread, Loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Today I’m thinking about the connections between art, bread, loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sharing bread is the way through, out and around the desolation that fuels loneliness. I’m certain … Continue reading Art, Bread, Loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Cranberry Couronne

Couronne is French for “crown.” Bakeries feature this sweet bread all over France using different sweet or savory fillings. This cranberry couronne is a lovely holiday treat any time, but … Continue reading Cranberry Couronne

Date Squares

In August, I became a citizen of the USA. It seems oddly fitting that I’m doing a post today for a delicious sweet that’s proudly Canadian, the date square of … Continue reading Date Squares

Baked Potatoes with Egg and Tuna

The humble potato is much maligned by the diet industrial complex. I include my trainer at the gym in this category. Frankie is a body builder who lives on protein … Continue reading Baked Potatoes with Egg and Tuna