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Dessert as Art
Poached pear beautifully presented.
Taking the First Bite
Pastry is buttery.
Chocolates and Rasberries
Presented in a cream sweet sauce.
A Rich Point of View
Blueberries are the final touch.
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Eating My Greens
A typical Saturday lunch at home.
Colors, Textures and Flavors
The presentation makes the food taste better.
Salad Appeals to the Eye
Even for someone who doesn't like salad, this would be hard to resist.
The Joy of Sewing
It's right up there with the joy of cooking.
So Much Wine!
And so little time.
Finding Our Way to Our Table
Ability to read French helps us find the table for Expresso's birthday party.
Restaurant for Expresso's Birthday Party
Could this look any more French?
Dinner at Home
Mac and cheese with ham is a staple.
Saturday Lunch
A big Saturday lunch is one of our family traditions along with a big Sunday lunch.
Walking Spot on the Mediterranean
Spot's gotten brave enough to get into the water.
Birthday Group
Anticipating yet another fine meal.
Attenderella's Parents
The nurse and the wizard celebrate Expresso's birthday in Montpellier.
Turkey on Thanksgiving
The special order turkey was special indeed!
Success in Replication
The Thanksgiving food looked exactly as I wanted when I began planning themeal.
Christmas Is Coming
Thanksgiving fare
Thanksgiving French Style
I managed to find and fix the trimmings for the family.
Pumpkin Pie-Sort of
I couldn't find canned pumpkin so I made from scratch.
Stuffing the French Bird
The stuffing was a bit thin but it thickened up.
Another Life After Wine
Ground up corks will be used for insulation, boards and tiles.
He Isn't A Cat
Someone should tell him.
My Best Friend
Whenever I'm sick, he keeps me company.
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Ferris Wheel Ride
I'm not scared.
He's Not Happy
But he let us bury him in the soft sand of the Atlantic in the Bordeaux region.
What a Cake!
Too beautiful to eat on my 80th.
Stonework in the Round
How long has the stone work lasted? How many people have walked through here?
A Little Sidestreet in Montpellier
How tempting to go down each one of these little sidestreets.
Puppet with Attitude
Hard to believe these puppets aren't real. Cat even meows.
Downtown in Montpellier
A river runs through Montpellier with parks adjacent. Green and lovely pretty much year-round.
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White Chocolate with Layers
My 80th birthday cake had several thin layers--all different, all delicious.
Greenery and Stone Walkways
The two capture my imagination. I want to go exploring.
Puppets Go For A Walk
They seem to have their own entourage.
Walking with a Friend
Where does the puppet end and the puppeteer begin?
The Old Woman
Her hands tell the story.
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A Simple Lunch
Ex[resso and I went nextdoor for lunch. What a treat!
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Beautiful Vegetarian Eating
Look how beautifully the vegetables are prepared.
Attenderella's Grandparents
At 90 and 94, they've never missed a meal.
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Expresso Must Be Winning
Cribbage on the deck of our apartment in Andorra.
Relaxing at the Pool
Andorra has to be the best city in the world for sports' enthusiasts. Here we take a break after a full day.
High in the Pyrannees
Spending the night in a cabin high in the Pyranees was extroardinary.
Cabin in the Pyranees
Fireplace, food, fellowship, fun--what's not to enjoy?
Sand Dunes near Biscarrosse
Who needs snow?
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How to Decide?
So many different and lovely wines to choose from.
Sand Sculptor Works Magic on Mediterranean
Toss a coin on his blanket if you enjoy what you see as you walk by.
Pink Sunset
At close of day, the sky turns pink and yellow on forested hills near Biscarrosse.
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Typical Lunch in Biscarrosse
We all pitched in and helped prepare the lunch meals.
Mediterranean at Sunset
Why are waves so mesmerizing?
Sunset Near Grand Motte
The sea is calm and waits for the last rays of the day.
A Moment in Time
A sweet moment is captured between two family members.
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