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Joyeux Noël & Bonne Année

community· culture

24 Dec

À l’aube du Nouvel An, je vous souhaite les vœux les plus chaleueux. Que l’année 2021 vous apporte la santé et la liberté! As the New Year dawns, I wish you the warmest wishes. May 2021 bring you health and freedom! ... Read More about Joyeux Noël & Bonne Année

13 Desserts- A Tradition in Southern France

culture· food & drink

20 Dec

At Le Réveillon de Noël, Christmas Eve, the Provençal tradition of Les Treize Desserts (the thirteen desserts) is served after midnight mass following le gros souper, or the great supper. The thirteen desserts represent Jesus and the twelve apostles at the Last Supper. In this array of desserts, ... Read More about 13 Desserts- A Tradition in Southern France

Ooh la la! on Amazon

book

17 Dec

Ordering my book Ooh la la! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel is now easier than ever: I’m thrilled to announce that it is now available on Amazon.com! Ooh la la!This 406-page book is chock full of full-page color photographs, hundreds of delicious recipes, travel and entertaining ... Read More about Ooh la la! on Amazon

Toasting the New Year: Which French Champagne to Drink

food & drink

16 Dec

Bonne Année… well, almost. As you prepare for your New Year’s party, no doubt a bottle of bubbly is on your shopping list. Which to choose? I say splurge. This year chances are it’s just you and your special someone. Go for a really good champagne and enjoy every sip. Personally, I like dryer ... Read More about Toasting the New Year: Which French Champagne to Drink

French Gift Ideas for Holiday Shopping

book· community· decorating

10 Dec

It’s so much fun to shop for holiday gifts, though some of our loved ones are easier to buy for than others! If you’re looking for ideas for your holiday gifts, look no further! For the epicurian in your life consider some nice cookware such as De Buyer or Staub. Something small and useful for ... Read More about French Gift Ideas for Holiday Shopping

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Karen Allen

Karen at Point Zéro on her first trip to France in 1997

When I can’t be in France to enjoy the cuisine, historical landmarks, architecture, gardens museums, art, and friends, I am either reading or dreaming about it. Or, I am planning my next holiday itinerary! My first trip to Europe was in 1997. I stayed in a timeshare exchange a half-hour train ride from Paris. No one could go with me, so I headed to France by myself. My friend Daniel Hudry, a French chef who lived in Paris, was the only person I knew. Daniel stayed with me and my family in Albany, Oregon, during one of the stops on his Rotary International Exchange. After that week in France, I fell in love with all things French.

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Ooh la la! The clover blooms were incredible today Ooh la la! The clover blooms were incredible today!
Ooh la la! I wanted to share this piece of artwork Ooh la la! I wanted to share this piece of artwork with you that my grandson, Parker designed and painted! I love it! It’s hard to believe it has been almost a year ago that Parker and I were in France together!

I’m taking his dad, Justin in 2 weeks…can’t wait to share our next adventures! 

#art #grandson
Ooh la la! I’ve been picking lettuce leaves and Ooh la la! I’ve been picking lettuce leaves and edible flowers from my French inspired garden boxes for my salads! 

#france#garden#herbs#flowers
Ooh la la! These are the ranunculus I selected! Go Ooh la la! These are the ranunculus I selected! Gorgeous!

#flowers
Ooh la la! Lucky M Flowers grow the most beautiful Ooh la la! Lucky M Flowers grow the most beautiful!  So glad they are located near by! 

#flowers#poppies#tulips
#ranunculous #lilyofthevalley
À bientôt Kansas City! I had a wonderful time se À bientôt Kansas City! I had a wonderful time seeing our friends, enjoying great meals, shopping, and thank you Nell Hills for a successful book signing! Steve and I are headed back to Oregon.
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