This past weekend we went to Normandy for a church retreat – to Forges-les-Eaux. It was a lot of fun. There was this old structure in place that I erroneously took for a sheep shearing centre – especially with the word “mouton” written on top, which means “sheep” and a big wheel that looked like a horizontal loom. Makes sense… Read More
Tomates Farcies Over Rice
Okay, tomates farcies really just means stuffed tomatoes, but doesn’t it sound better when it’s pronounced the French way? (pronunciation hint: toe-maht far-see). It can be a little intimidating to contemplate as a recipe, but it’s easier than it looks. I would just give yourself a full two hours before you’re ready to eat for the full preparation and cooking so… Read More
Why the Sacrifice? Why the Cross?
I think if I didn’t have something a little more logical to go on than just blind faith (although that does indeed play its part in trusting God), I wouldn’t have been able to stay faithful for the past 18 years. I need to know more. I need to see behind the scenes. I need to know why. One of… Read More
Fall This Year
I have three things to say, and then tomorrow we leave for a weekend in Normandy. 1. Fall this year has not been as much fun as usual. I normally love fall. I love the smells, the leaves turning colors, the fires in our fireplace, the pumpkin soups, the burgundy sweaters. I love that my birthday is in the fall… Read More
French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a grand classic in France. But they don’t call it French onion soup. They call it . . . “soupe à l’oignon.” It’s just plain ole onion soup in French. Fancy that. Remember my exciting plans for a blog schedule? The one that started this very week? Maybe you didn’t notice, but it was Faith yesterday, Food today…. Read More
On Judging Others
Judgment gets such a bad rap, yet as soon as we learn to think for ourselves, we learn to judge. It’s one of the building blocks of reason, and it’s not always a bad thing to do. As a child, we judge: Can I trust this person? Is this dog friendly or will he bite? Is this green stuff my… Read More
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