My Paris Market Cookbook by Emily Dilling Book Review

I read this book as part of the 2017 European Reading Challenge.   My Paris Market Cookbook: A Culinary Tour of French Flavors and Seasonal Recipes*, by Emily Dilling  (*Amazon Affiliate link)This might seem like an odd book to read, but I thought it might contain lots of fresh vegetable recipes that I could use … Read more

The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan Book Review

I read this book as part of the 2017 European Reading Challenge.   The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became An American Hero* by Timothy Egan (*Amazon Affiliate link)  Ireland Years Thomas Francis Meagher (pronounced “Mar”) was born in 1823 into a wealthy merchant family in Waterford, Ireland. His father was a member of … Read more

Weekly Overview 02.20.17

Outside My Window… it is overcast and dreary, just like the last two Mondays!  We had wind and rain overnight, but we’re promised sunshine and warm weather starting this afternoon.  We shall see.  I have a good crop of dandelions growing in my yard, though.  A lawn care salesman stopped by last week and tried … Read more