Here are some spring flower pictures for my Canadian friends, buried under mounds of snow. It’s not long in coming, I promise you! Everyone is happy that spring is here. Seriously. Everyone.
Amazing Grace
This weekend a very close friend of mine, Danila, celebrated her 50th birthday. The invitation to attend this elegant fête, that would be held at a small château – was tucked into their family Christmas card. So we’ve known about the event for four months. And for four months, I anticipated the celebration – not only because I was excited to help Danila welcome such… Read More
Paris-Brest Pastry, Gluten-Free
The Paris-Brest is a French pastry, created in 1910 (in Maisons Laffitte, by the way) by a pâtissier named Louis Durand. He was inspired by the cycling race from Paris to Brest, which was inaugurated in 1891. The pastry is round to represent the wheel of a bicycle. Although the Paris-Brest can be made up to 30 cm in diameter,… Read More
The Viscount – Chapter Twenty-Two
THE VISCOUNT OF MAISONS LAFFITTE CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO “Salut Tommy.” Marc reached down awkwardly and wiggled Thomas’ knee before straightening back up again. Thomas continued to stare down at the action figure he had in his hand without giving any indication that he had seen his father. “Well, uh, I’ll let you get back to your toys.” Chastity walked into the… Read More
The Viscount – Chapter Twenty-One
THE VISCOUNT OF MAISONS LAFFITTE CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE “She’s here,” Chastity said, jumping up from the couch and running over to the Intercom. “This should be fun,” her mother said, patting Tommy’s back gently. She was still wary of any movement that might jostle him or cause one of the tension headaches he was now prone to. Her grandson didn’t answer,… Read More
Life, Love and Sarcasm in Paris
That’s Paris is out! And I’m in it! See that? Oh là là is right! This book is the brainchild of Velvet Morning Press, and all proceeds will go to charity! Woot! Woot! (I love that part). 🙂 The details about the charity are quoted from the VMP website: Author proceeds from anthology sales will be donated to Room to Read, a charity that… Read More
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