I’m sort of out of commission this week. Remember that walking pneumonia or bronchitis thing I had a couple of months ago – right along with the UTI, burglary, rat in the toilet, and having to give up our dog? Well, I have it again, and I’m not at all comfortable. I’ve canceled the teaching gigs for this week, but I… Read More
Archives for January 2015
How to Keep a Spiritual Fervour
I try to keep a spiritual fervour – I do. My husband and I fast, and I’m filled with joy. I prepare meals for guests, I stay up late to study the Bible with someone, I get up early to pray, I run my children to this event or that, and I brush off any feelings of overwhelm. I rejoice… Read More
The Viscount – Chapter Twenty
THE VISCOUNT OF MAISONS LAFFITTE CHAPTER TWENTY Jerôme showed up at the café fifteen minutes late. He stood at the entrance, looking around, his eyes blinking to adjust to the poor lighting. Jean sat to the right of the small round table with an empty espresso cup, hooded eyes fixed on Jerôme and a lit cigarette poised in his hand. Jerôme… Read More
Chicken Confit With Orange-Saffron Glaze
I modified this simple recipe from a French cookbook – Cusine d’Hiver (Winter Cooking) by Tomawak. I don’t think it’s traditionally French, given the fact that they include saffron, but it did look good. Using a skillet, you’ll need to brown 6 chicken breasts in olive oil, salt them, and set the meat aside. In a large saucepan, fry 4 shallots in more olive… Read More
Paris Author Luncheon
On Saturday, I met up with a group of authors to have lunch in Paris. We went to the Café Delmas in the 5th arrondissement (2 place de Contrescarpe). The 5th arrondissement (near the Sorbonne) is so charming and quiet, and the café, cozy and inviting. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that gluten-free pasta was offered on the menu – rare in… Read More
Forgiveness
As we drove into Paris for church yesterday, we passed the long rippling flags indicating Montrouge where there was a killing three days ago. We passed cavalcades of policemen mobilising for the manifestation that would take place in Paris later that day, and which would eventually assemble 1.5 million people. We were then stopped at the hotel entrance where we… Read More