Year: 2025
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French Chic
It’s said you should dress for the job you want and the life you live. Well, my closet reflects my disillusion that I live in Paris or Provence, rather than where I really reside; a small town outside of Portland, Oregon as a stay-at-home mom.
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Light and bright, this smoked salmon dip leans into fresh herbs and lemons, mixed into a blend of cream cheese, and my favorite, crème fraîche. Bon appétit!
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French Tarragon Chicken Meatballs
As much as I love cooking, weeknight dinner time can be challenging when balancing an active schedule with two teenagers. While physically carving out the time to execute a healthy’ish and quick meal can be a hurdle, it’s also finding the inspiration to serve something that appeals to everyone’s palates. So, I lean into the…
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Genesis of Friday Afternoon Happy Hours
Other than the obvious ones that occur during major holidays or milestones, this is our favorite tradition and we relish that it occurs once a week. It’s our Friday afternoon happy hour that started as a way to unwind after a busy week, but now is our dedicated family time to ring in the…
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Parmesan Truffle Fries
It’s apèro hour, I’m in a French bistro and just ordered a glass of Beaujolais. What better accompaniment to a glass of wine, than fries? In this case, make them Parmesan truffle fries. Or, I’m in an American brewery, I ordered a burger and with it, a side of fries. This dish is universally loved…
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