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Last updated by lotpa at July 24, 2016.

Time to Relax and Replenish!

My husband likes to tease me by saying I have only 2 speeds….full speed ahead and crash! So for those of you who know me well, this should come as no surprise that I have packed more into the last 3 weeks than is clearly healthy or sane! But was it a blast? You bet! Now it is time to relax and replenish and to me that means a lovely cup of tea and a few hours with Julia Child and Julie Powell, via the movie Julie and Julia.

I take you back 3 weeks ago when David and I were planning and packing up for our 1st RV camping trip with friends. Our biggest goal, and much loved and talked about fantasy, is to travel across this beautiful country of ours in an RV; sharing our adventures with me cooking my way through every state. Continue reading →

Small Bites of Happiness

“Moderation, small helpings, sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.” ~ Julia Child

I couldn’t agree with her more. I love little bites of food and dessert because of the variety of flavors you can savor and not feel like you have eaten a mountain of food. I came across a great site for just this kind of food simply called Finger Food Recipes. A couple yummy ones I can hardly wait to try are waiting right here just for you!

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Julia Child’s Easy Semi-Demi-Glace to the Rescue!

I wanted to make the mushroom ragout from the Glazed Pork Roast recipe (post 12/28) for New Years Day and did not have demi-glace. I found this substitution on food.com submitted by littleturtle and gave it a whirl. It did the trick so I wanted to share an easy way to a flavorful sauce!

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