I enjoy a nice meal out as much as the next person. Especially if we’re talking about a “candlelight and white tablecloth” sort of place. But last minute fast food because I didn’t get around to planning dinner? No thanks. So let’s talk about some easy ways to avoid unplanned take out and cook at…
LWD Book Club ~ August 2018
A new month means new books! I’m pretty excited about the August book club selections. There is a marvelous independent book store in Oklahoma City called Commonplace Books. A few weeks ago, after dropping David off at the airport I made a little visit. This is the sort of place where the books are carefully…
Menu Monday ~ July 30, 2018
Things have been rather topsy turvy around here the past couple of weeks. David has had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and been really ill. Fortunately we caught it early and he is finally recovering and back to work. He had very little appetite so our meals consisted of whatever sounded good to him at the…
Francophile Books ~ A Wishlist
I have a nice collection of Francophile books but a book-loving Francophile can never have too many. Right? Here are five books currently on my Francophile wishlist. Have you read any of these? This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. 5 Francophile Books on…
French Inspired Recipes by Julia Child
I remember watching Julia Child on PBS when I was young and was fascinated by her and the dishes she cooked. I grew up eating a pretty basic American diet of the 60s and 70s so the French recipes she cooked were unfamiliar and maybe even a little exotic to me. This post may contain…
French Manners and Etiquette ~ A Brief Guide
Each culture has its own rules of etiquette, some more formal than others. France is one of the countries with rather formal manners. Considering the word “etiquette” comes from the French that shouldn’t come as a surprise. It is not uncommon for Americans to consider the French rude yet much of that impression comes from…
9 Reasons to Eat Like the French
The French are justifiably famous for their food. I mean, who doesn’t love a good croissant, right? Here are 9 reasons we should eat like the French. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. 1. Le petit-déjeuner (breakfast) We might as well start at…
Summer Dresses From Amazon
I’m a huge fan of maxi dresses, especially in the summer. They make getting dressed so easy and I find them much more comfortable than jeans or shorts. I have bought several maxi dresses from Amazon, of all places. After receiving numerous compliments, even from strangers in parking lots, I decided to share my finds…
Bastille Day ~ 2018 LWD Francophile Week
Today is Bastille Day, or as it is more commonly referred to in France, Le Quatorze Juillet. It’s the French equivalent of our Independence Day or as we more commonly call it, the 4th of July. Hmm…perhaps we have more in common with the French than some would care to admit. This post may contain…
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