Things New in Neverland
La Vie en Magenta will always chronicle the precious hours that I spend with my little goddaughter Renata , who is now 5 1/2. The time we...
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The Day is the Answer
One of my very favorite spiritual teachers told a story of how powerful it is, to ask the Universe (whomever you call your Source) to...
Angel Food: Peach Cobbler, Inspired by Lynn Mink
In time ;), I intend to publish my second cookbook, which is titled Angel Food 2nd Edition: Love Made Visible on the Plate. Until then,...
Show Me the Gold + Peach Cobbler Inspiration
In one of my French study courses at the moment, our July topic is Les Jeux Olympiques , which are hosted in France this summer; it’s...
Chocolate and French Trains
It seems like those two things ought to equal a match made in heaven. For me, they’ve kind of been exactly that. In spring 2007, I took a...
It's Fun to Feel Young
Foto, above, circa 2015, for the 70th birthday of Kip's Toyland at the Original Farmers Market, LA. It was the hottest October day ever,...
Slothing and Swooning
Last Friday in our Heroines’ (Lady Writers) Salon, the word sloth was casually uttered. I like this word, and using it as a verb calls to...
Spring Pasta that Surprises
In my story Foodsick, I confess that I am happiest when I eat pasta regularly. In my forthcoming cookbook, my department for this type of...
Love Letters
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...
World-Class Auntie
My mom’s sisters were always my favorite aunties, especially Aunt Sally, for whom my niece is named. Mama’s best friends felt like...
In Such a Crazy World, What Can We Do?
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...
A Splendid Day at the Opera
The other week I was having what I call a Melancholy Monday. On Tuesday morning, I journaled alongside a wonderful coffee and croissant,...
Medicine Woman: Praise for Hibiscus
A couple weeks ago, I refined one of my last cookbook recipes, for Jamaica Quinoa. In my book, this gorgeous, magenta, hibiscus-infused...
What is My Forest?
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...
7 Signs of Agelessness
Sarah Millican is one of my favorite British comedians. I recently found a new short video of hers titled, The Seven Signs of Ageing. She...
"Pay Attention to Love, and Write"
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....
Angel Food: Fresh Grapefruit Cake, and Leap Day
Later this year, I intend to publish my second cookbook, which is titled Angel Food 2nd Edition: Love Made Visible on the Plate. Until...
Salome's Garden
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...
Idyllic Contentment
For the third time in one calendar year, it has been my privilege to spend time here in Bayeux (Normandie), France. This tiny, medieval...
Foodsick
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...
Snow Pansy
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),...
Revisiting Neverland
La Vie en Magenta will always chronicle the precious hours that I spend with my little goddaughter Renata, who turned 5 in December. Our...
Where I've Been Lately
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...
Return to La Rochelle Bliss
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...
Wanderlust
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...
My Favorite Ingredients
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...
Angel Food: Nana's Sicilian Rice Dressing
Our grandmother’s “stuffing” for Thanksgiving turkey is probably one of our most precious family heirlooms, so I’m sure you understand...
What I Did for Halloween
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...
Medicine Woman
This week I made a list of what I call my Boatload of Inspired Actions that I would like to complete, easily and effortlessly, before I...
Big Fat Greek Love
Years ago, I was told by a psychic that I had had many past lives by the sea, in Greece. This may have explained why, when I was very...
Angel Food: Fantasia in a Bread
In 2024, I intend to publish my second cookbook, which is titled Angel Food 2nd Edition: Love Made Visible on the Plate. Until then, I’ll...
Brioche et du Beurre
When I was in France this summer, my little love Renata was often by my side at my homes in La Rochelle and Les Sables d’Olonne. One of...
I Have a New Angel
Many, many years ago, my parents went with an adoption social worker to observe a little boy playing in the park with his two sisters....
Classical California and Ave Maria
September is Classical Music Month, and it makes my heart so happy to share this story! For years I have had a passion for classical...
In Neverland, with Renata
Neverland, noun. The experience of timelessness, pure joy, heaven brought down to earth; typically attributed to being with a precious...
Oh my Goddesses ~ I've Published a Book!
Bonjour encore! Let me first say a couple of important things! One, I have so many more stories to tell that have not yet made it to...
A Seemingly Excellent Adventure
It's 4th of July and, Ah oui. So I’m in Les Sables d’Olonne now, a very sweet seaside city with a huge harbor, and a ferry that takes you...
Sababa, La Rochelle
One of my favorite things to appreciate on the planet, is that humble chefs around the globe are kind enough to share their very special,...
Recipe for Market Pasta
For my French summer, I love eating lighter meals for dinner. The fresh pasta I buy at Le Marche is very delicate, so it makes for a meal...
Le Marche La Rochelle
You had to know that I would need to wax poetic about this market right away ... and, I promised my wonderful new friend Germaine that I...
Bienvenue a’ La Rochelle ~ Welcome to La Rochelle
La Rochelle is about 3 hours from Paris by train, and it feels like a world away. My first impression of this beautiful harborside city,...
Wise and Beautiful Women
Why was I not surprised that my entire long weekend in Paris – my entrée to a glorious summer in France, and very unplanned by the way -...
Sacred Sunday in Paris
One of my favorite Life practices, for many years now, is Sacred Sunday. This is the one day of my week to just BE, not DO. It’s about a...
Romancing Summer 2023
Waouh (French for Wow), I’m back in France! I had to call this series something romantic, just because I still feel like I’m in love,...
Coffee with Mama
This is Mother’s Day. I got to thinking about a story I wrote years ago, about how I never finish a cup of coffee. This habit dates way...
Santa Barbara
Debby has become such a dear friend in addition to my writing coach, and we’ve been immersed in each other’s lives - here on earth - for...
The Twinny Retreat
OK first let me please first explain what this title means ... Twinny is my very dear friend Paige. She was one of my mama’s most...
Seated at the Young Men’s Table
As a Chef, Food Tour Host, and my mama’s daughter ... I have had the privilege over and again to be of service - and to just be kind - to...
“Honey, I’ll take it from here.”
Yesterday I did not feel well. I think my fabulous Wednesday Family Table knocked a little wind out of me. I spent my Thursday in...
Ooooh …. Micro Greens!
As a Medicine Woman, I wonder if I really want to say out loud that I really don’t know that much about micro greens. Today I had a...
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