Once upon a time, I fell truly, madly, deeply in love with an Australian man. Andrew and I met not even a week after I’d arrived in...

My mom’s sisters were always my favorite aunties, especially Aunt Sally, for whom my niece is named. Mama’s best friends felt like...

Even before you read this story, notice in the foto above of my espresso in Paris on 23.12.23, that ONE makes the difference. Keep that...

The other week I was having what I call a Melancholy Monday. On Tuesday morning, I journaled alongside a wonderful coffee and croissant,...

A couple weeks ago, I refined one of my last cookbook recipes, for Jamaica Quinoa. In my book, this gorgeous, magenta, hibiscus-infused...

Each morning, I read from a daybook by Alan Cohen. Titled A Deep Breath of Life, it really is just that. I love this book! Even though...

Sarah Millican is one of my favorite British comediennes. I recently found a new short video of hers titled, The Seven Signs of Ageing ....

It is my pure joy and privilege to be part of a writers’ group of ladies, divined and hosted by my dear friend and mentor Debby Handrich....

Later this year, I intend to publish my second cookbook, which is titled Angel Food 2nd Edition: Love Made Visible on the Plate. Until...

Last winter, at the very beginning of my extended stay in Bayeux, I felt a little off-center. One morning I took a walk to explore my new...

For the third time in one calendar year, it has been my privilege to spend time here in Bayeux (Normandie), France. This tiny, medieval...

Ah, oui. Foodsick. It’s a thing, like homesick. It happens. The first time I ever heard of foodsick was in Italy. My local friends told...

This post is really just one of my winter love letters. Since this is the second year I’ve spent January-February in Bayeux (Normandie),...

La Vie en Magenta will always chronicle the precious hours that I spend with my little goddaughter Renata, who turned 5 in December. Our...

I’ve been wintering in France ;) for over a month now and have only blogged once. Maybe let me please explain. Since I arrived, there was...

This last June, I spent an idyllic month in La Rochelle, known as the Atlantic Riviera, about 3.5 hours southwest of Paris. It was bright...

A few days ago, just before I flew to Paris, I had the joy and privilege of being a guest on StoryU Radio, for a show titled Expecting...

Alors ... today is a famous day on the calendar of The Dolls, and that is the day before Thanksgiving. We three usually meet at Suz’s...

Our grandmother’s “stuffing” for Thanksgiving turkey is probably one of our most precious family heirlooms, so I’m sure you understand...

The foto above is what my precious little Renata did for Halloween. This is not an occasion in France, yet she is familiar with the...