How TED Connects the Idea-Hungry Elite | Fast Company
Who else is into TED? I’m fascinated by this phenomenon–and now by the controversy it’s stirred up. Read on. Here’s the original story: And the follow-up.
Melancholy jam
First problem: my beautiful new copper pot for jam-making won’t work on my induction stovetop. Arrrghhh. Second issue: do we think that when Google translate says “wear to a shiver,” it really means “bring to a simmer”? Life in France.…
links for 2010-07-29
Before Stieg Larsson, There was Maj Sjowall & Per Wahloo (tags: books, crime, fiction, Scandinavia)
Just an experiment: pasta with melon
Made this this evening, and it was good. Nothing special and nothing I would be very anxious to make again. But I am in a slightly dangerous mood and therefore trying odd things. Recommended recipe for THAT sort of thing.…
Baking cupcakes in France
First things first: 1. Make self-rising flour. 2. Make powdered sugar. 3. Make chocolate chips. Now take a short nap.
Now interrupting long blog silence! Random updates: I am trying to get my life in order; get back to my creative pursuits; decide whether to buy a dog; and get some reading done. Just finished a Lee Child novel, hmmm,…
links for 2010-07-17
Eat with your eyes How beautiful are these? (tags: cupcakes)
links for 2010-06-16
In Albuquerque, French-Rooted Wines Sparkle – NYTimes.com The story behind my favorite American sparkling wine. Glad to see they are getting the recognition they deserve. (tags: sparklingwine newmexico) Hummus Catches On (As Long as It
links for 2010-06-14
Moving on from cupcakes. . . . This is crazy. (tags: cakes)
Tongue in Cheek: Les Temps du Muguet…
On the first of May the French give Muguet to each other. I love it! French Husband (like 99 percent of France) goes out early in the morning and brings a bouquet for each of us. It is the symbol…