Month: March 2026
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Chelsea’s Chickens and Pickles
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When You Are Four
Olivia eyed the rope tower looking up, reflecting on something only she could hear.That pull between wanting and not daring. A hand reached, then another, then glancing at me for reassurance. She climbed a little, came back, glowing with the…
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Kefir Pancakes
I used about seven heaping tablespoons of flour (a soup spoon). Then one teaspoon of sugar, I think it helps the pancakes brown nicely… maybe not? I added one small sachet of baking powder, one egg, a full-fat yogurt (125…
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Making Pancakes in France for French Husband
France doesn’t have Bisquick. I said it like a fact.Like saying the sky is blue or French has too many silent letters. Yann in his Frenchness reminded me,“We make crêpes. And galettes.”A pause.“We don’t make pancakes.” Agreed. Sure. Fine. Cultural…
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Got So Happy, So Distracted…
I realized I hadn’t posted to my blog. I was brushing my teeth getting ready for bed and it dawned on me- Yann came home this late afternoon, we looked at each other and wonder what just happened- what a…
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Happy Sunday Indeed
My mother always used to say: when you’ve been unwell, the first day you feel better doesn’t count. Wait another 24 hours before getting up and going. My children, in their concern, extended this rule to 48 hours. I obliged.…