Don’t Annoy the Lion!
Some days, don't you wish this was *your* coat of arms? On a village wall in Provence. It's Latin: Don't annoy the lion. ...
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November 5, 2014
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Hiking in Brittany
A little photo from a hike along the coast of Brittany. I love this area of France. Especially when it's not raining! (As it often is.) This weekend we were at the beach so thinking of beautiful coasts today! ...
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October 12, 2014
An Enchanted House
On the grounds of Chenonceau. Who can you imagine living here? ...
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September 29, 2014
Rose Salt in Nice, Just Because
In my continuing efforts to give you occasional glimpses of the actual world of THE CHOCOLATE ROSE and the Vie en Roses series, I give you rose salt at the Cours Saleya market in Nice, just because . . . is that not gorgeous? All right,...
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May 14, 2013
A Little Caramel for the Day
Working on an article for Romantic Times and thought I would share. Remember when Magalie says to Philippe in THE CHOCOLATE KISS, "Do you think I'm a pot of caramel?" This is a photo of caramel being made at Jacques Genin's in Paris, when I was...
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April 23, 2013
The Wonderful World of Paris Easter Eggs
Happy Easter, all those who celebrate Easter! Or Passover, those who are celebrating that! Alas, the world of Parisian chocolate is sadly devoid of Passover chocolates, but if you want to see the Wild Wonderful World of Parisian Easter Eggs, check out my Pinterest board of...
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March 31, 2013
France Photo of the Day: What’s your favorite fairy tale?
Traveling in France is really a lesson in perspective on fairy tales. You keep realizing, over and over, that what seems like marvelous impossible things to us (Americans) as kids (castles! rose-covered cottages! sumptuous gowns! gorgeous bejeweled slippers!) was actually just realistic background detail. Only...
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July 14, 2012