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National Lobster Day: June 15

food & drink

11 Jun

An Internet search for “Lobster Day” will yield two results: National Lobster Day (USA) on June 15 and International Lobster Day on September 25. For me, this is great news: two days to celebrate and eat lobster! Lobster, for most people, is an extravagance. Eaten usually on special occasions ... Read More about National Lobster Day: June 15

Boxwoods

gardening

3 Jun

If you are looking for an elegant addition to your garden, look no further than the boxwood. Their sophisticated look and infinite varieties and shapes remind reminds me of strolling in perfectly manicured gardens in France, which have inspired my landscaping at home. I have planted over 350 ... Read More about Boxwoods

Being French at Home

food & drink

28 May

My book Ooh la la! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel is about recreating your French memories at home. During this time of quarantine, my book provides you with many ideas to imagine you are spending your day in your favorite part of France. It’s easy to bring your travel memories ... Read More about Being French at Home

Preparation H

traveling

24 May

Traveling enriches your spirit and can teach you many things. Whether you bring back stories of amazing sights, interesting history, “oops” moments, or traveling disasters, your adventures will provide many wonderful memories that you will share again and again with friends and family. This is a fun ... Read More about Preparation H

Springtime in Monet’s Gardens

food & drink

12 May

Claude Monet is probably the most renowned impressionist painter; no doubt images of water lilies and a green bridge across a pond come to your mind. This scene exists at his home at Giverny, 50 miles northwest of Paris. It is one of my favorite day trips when I travel to France. The water ... Read More about Springtime in Monet’s Gardens

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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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