Channelling France

While it’s been well over a year ~ about 18 months, in fact ~ since we returned from our month-long sojourn in the dreamy demographics of France, I find it curious to remember the things I do and bask in the memories I choose to keep. We adored our time there. Paris is truly a…

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Chocolate and Cheese

I first fell in love with this somewhat surprisingly, but so deeply delicious, marriage of flavor while traveling in France last fall. Chocolate and cheese. Intensely dark chocolate and sharp, hard cheese. semi-sweet. creamy. tangy. luxurious. mouthwatering. oh, so satisfying. You see, there comes a time while traveling when you simply cannot bear the thought…

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Paella Provençal

After basking in the flavors of France for a month, I’m still feeling a bit of Provençal providence in the kitchen. Known for the amazing bouillabaisse, rich and delicious ratatouille, succulent olive oil and juicy olives, super salty tapenade and sardines, as well as the fragrant floral herbs, I feasted upon these items each and every day (along with my…

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