Le Picnic . . .
Growing up in France we learned how to create pleasure and elegance around daily events and this is the hard part — we learned to take...
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Adeline Olmer
- May 4, 2011
- 1 min
For Mother’s Day, we want to say thank you to all moms for everything you do.
As a mom, I know that caring for others is natural, and is often done without any forethought, but it’s taking of ourselves that is not...
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Adeline Olmer
- May 2, 2011
- 2 min
The Magic of Centuries…still beats the competition
Getting stains out of your washable table linens – I’ve found a simple method that works really well to get spots out of table linens and...
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Adeline Olmer
- Apr 15, 2011
- 2 min
Spring is here and it’s time to wake up your taste buds
After being bundled up and eating all those great stews this winter, I’m ready for something fresh and light. I made a Lemon mousse that...
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Adeline Olmer
- Apr 15, 2011
- 2 min
Don’t throw away those egg whites!
Since the lemon mousse calls for 5 egg yolks you’re left with 5 egg whites to deal with. In the past they’ve gone into my refrigerator as...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 15, 2011
- 2 min
Return To Paris
A few years ago, I rented a room in Paris at the apartment of an American acquaintance. The apartment was also rented to a young French...
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Adeline Olmer
- Jun 20, 2008
- 1 min
Pain au Chocolat: These are a MUST TRY!
So simple and oh so GOOD! My sister found these at Trader Joe’s. They are a great find and fun to make. Just follow the easy directions...
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Adeline Olmer
- May 30, 2008
- 2 min
Ted Kennedy Finds Strength in a Moment of Crisis – Where is my strength?
There are times when life takes a turn and grabs your complete attention, when you have no choice, but to take note. At this moment the...
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Adeline Olmer
- May 27, 2008
- 2 min
Tacos: A great dinner had by all
Last night I made tacos. Not only are they delicious; they are so easy. Now that I’ve figured out the perfect Taco seasoning mix it’s...
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Adeline Olmer
- May 13, 2008
- 3 min
Crustless Quiche: Or Fast Food that’s good for you
I really like a good crust, but that’s the problem. Most of the time what surrounds the quiche is not good. I love the cheesy custard and...
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Adeline Olmer
- May 3, 2008
- 2 min
Assorted Grilled Peppers: Some things are just better fresh!
I know that you can buy roasted peppers just about anywhere nowadays, but they just don’t taste as good as the ones I make myself. I’m...
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Adeline Olmer
- Apr 24, 2008
- 2 min
Carrot Salad
With the great weather, we are having I am even more anxious to eat food that tastes of summer. This recipe for carrot salad is a standby...
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Adeline Olmer
- Apr 14, 2008
- 4 min
Green Salad and Dressing
As spring approaches I long for the tastes that remind me that the bounty of summer is on its way. Even though I eat it all year long,...
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Adeline Olmer
- Apr 7, 2008
- 3 min
The Star of the Party – Kale!
My French cousins are coming for Sunday lunch and I’m thrilled to have them in my home. They haven’t come to the United States in so long...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 30, 2008
- 1 min
Spinach and Egg: A Ten-Minute Dinner
A night alone is the perfect time to make one of my favorite meals – creamed spinach and fried eggs. This is not a dinner I would make...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 25, 2008
- 2 min
Tea from China
Recently I was invited to have lunch with four women. All of us were born in different countries. That’s not that unusual, but it was an...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 20, 2008
- 1 min
Soap and Guest Towel: Ways to keep green I can live with
Keeping green is now a nagging thought at the back of my mind. When I see something I know is a waste, I start thinking about how to...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 18, 2008
- 2 min
Good Food: Chicken That Tastes Good
I thought that I had grown to dislike chicken. The taste is never what I remember, the meat is fatty and frankly flavorless. No matter...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 12, 2008
- 2 min
The Coffee Shop Grilled Cheese
I was sorting through a stack of old photos when a picture of my father reminded me of the time I decided to surprise him at work. “How...
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Adeline Olmer
- Mar 11, 2008
- 2 min
Oven Baked Tomatoes
A note to readers – I’m delighted to be blogging again! I had a false start with some technical difficulties and a lot to learn. I will...
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