Perfection for the Palate...mais oui!

When you visit Deauville/Trouville (two beautiful towns linked by a bridge) on the coast of Normandy, France, you imagine the Parisians of the roaring 20's on holiday, with its wide sweeping beaches, never-ending boardwalks, magnificent Casino's of past, woman clad in striped bloomers and big floppy sun...

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Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup

On a particular rainy spring day, the phone rang... it was my son calling from Tuscany as I was making this soup, how crazy is that!!! Karma.  I suppose he was really on my mind and he inspired me to want to re-create certain Italian aromas and flavours in my own kitchen. This is a earthy soup... even better the next day, and the day after that! You really do need a cold and rainy day to...

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Luxurious Homemade French Mayo

In Normandy, we had the honor of dining on many phenomenal meals prepared by our Tante Suzanne.  I can distinctly remember the unique and rich flavour of this homemade mayonnaise when she would come to visit us from France. No other version tastes like this one... and I've tried and failed at quite...

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My Daughter's Favorite Potato Salad

We attribute this delicious salad to our friend Anne Marie, who is a glorious cook.  We also decided today that all my food pics are awful and so my daughter will be the new photographer and photo editor! (you'll be able to tell which are mine and which are hers!!) Such a simple and yummy...

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