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2877. ronski - 4/6/2005 6:42:57 PM alistair,
Thanks. 2878. Magoseph - 4/6/2005 7:16:07 PM Magnificent pictures, Ronski, I was stunned by the last picture--the light on the jasmin and Bianca. 2879. Magoseph - 4/6/2005 7:34:58 PM Web, I have answered post 2872 in the Cafe. 2880. Magoseph - 4/6/2005 8:01:12 PM Here, Web, Message # 14519 in thread 142 2881. thoughtful - 4/6/2005 9:33:39 PM Lovely orchids.
Pretty kitty. 2882. webfeet - 4/6/2005 10:54:04 PM That is a pretty kitty, very demure. I wish my daughter were like that.
Mags, after leaving the convent did your sister find her chemin? I hope so! I know they've made the bac easier, but the system still seems unforgiving-- weeding students at an early age as to whether they are fit for science et mathematique or artes et lettres. It is very elitist, and I know of more than a few French mothers who, like you, are happier raising their children in the states.
By the way, did you read Why French Women Don't get Fat,the new 'bestseller'? Do you eat with all five of your senses at every meal and drink liters and liters of water a day?
According to Mireille Guiliano, the author of the book and a Director at Veuve Clicquot, champagne, chocolate, and good bread are not to be sacrificed in the pursuit of a svelte corp. Out with Atkins, south beach and the anti-carb movement and in with small portions (no surprise there) and savoring food in a very sensual way.
There is a recipe for a magical leek soup that drains you if you drink it straight for two days that I will post if you are interested. I haven't tried it.
2883. webfeet - 4/6/2005 10:55:08 PM That is a pretty kitty, very demure. I wish my daughter were like that.
Mags, after leaving the convent did your sister find her chemin? I hope so! I know they've made the bac easier, but the system still seems unforgiving-- weeding students at an early age as to whether they are fit for science et mathematique or artes et lettres. It is very elitist, and I know of more than a few French mothers who, like you, are happier raising their children in the states.
By the way, did you read Why French Women Don't get Fat,the new 'bestseller'? Do you eat with all five of your senses at every meal and drink liters and liters of water a day?
According to Mireille Guiliano, the author of the book and a Director at Veuve Clicquot, champagne, chocolate, and good bread are not to be sacrificed in the pursuit of a svelte corp. Out with Atkins, south beach and the anti-carb movement and in with small portions (no surprise there) and savoring food in a very sensual way.
There is a recipe for a magical leek soup that drains you if you drink it straight for two days that I will post if you are interested. I haven't tried it.
2884. webfeet - 4/6/2005 10:58:46 PM woops.
So that maybe doesn't happen again, is anyone able to tell me why I have to scroll down like thousands of posts before I get to the most recent? 2885. judithathome - 4/6/2005 11:51:27 PM There is a recipe for a magical leek soup that drains you if you drink it straight for two days that I will post if you are interested. I haven't tried it.
I'd love to have it...leeks are my faves!
2886. judithathome - 4/6/2005 11:52:23 PM Webbie, do you have your "posts per page" set at a managable number like 20? 2887. Ronski - 4/7/2005 3:36:11 AM The peepers (wood frogs) came out for the first time this season, in force, tonight.
Latest in the season that they've done so since we've lived here, no doubt owing to the cold, snowy March, but there are tons of them, making up for lost time.
"Check me out, baby!" At least, I think that's what the song means.
The windows are open; the peepers will serenade us as we go to sleep.
With the late evening-singing birds earlier, and the owls at full darkness, it has been a delightful night of nature's music.
I love the woods.
2888. Magoseph - 4/7/2005 1:58:27 PM Web, I will answer you in the Café, as soon as I come back from a dentist appointment 2889. Jenerator - 4/7/2005 4:58:52 PM Ha ha ha!
My mom bought that book on the way back from San Diego. She hasn't tried to the leek soup yet but is enjoying the light humor of the author.
My mom's best friend is French and she is the size of a small child - very petite and eats incredibly rich food. She eats it much slower than us Americans. She seems to savor each bite and so I can't help but wonder if Guilano really is on to something.
Anyway, hello webfeet. Marshame and I both send you and your family our best.
My son Dylan is 3 and is growing like crazy. He's close to four feet tall and has the cutest personality. My mom adores him and she is his "Mur mur." My husband and I found out in January that we are expecting another one in Spetember. All of us are hoping for a girl, but another boy would be just fine. I turn 34 tomorrow, and so I feel differently this pregnancy. I am developing all kinds of new aches and pains that I either forgot the first time around, or my bodyis handling it in a new way by stripping all of my bones of their strength and calcium. Ha!
Marshame and I were in Paris last October. Were you with your belle-mere at that time? We could have smuggled in some food for you.
I do hope you'll post more frequently. Your anecdotes are wonderful. 2890. thoughtful - 4/7/2005 5:48:25 PM Hahaha Ronski. Exactly. When I realized that the peepers are all these males hoping to get lucky, well I never sit out on a warm night any more in quite the way.
Birds do it...
Bees do it...
Even educated fleas do it....
and my favorite line from that song
They say in Boston even beans do it! 2891. ronski - 4/7/2005 6:41:40 PM My favorite is:
"Lithuanians and Letts do it; let's do it, let's fall in love." 2892. judithathome - 4/7/2005 7:35:14 PM Webfeet, Magoseph answered you in a post in Mote Matters(post # 2666)...she asked for it to be moved to the Mote Cafe so look for it in both places.
I called to see how she was doing after her dental surgery this morning and she asked me to alert you to the fact she'd posted it in the wrong thread...she took my advice about taking a pain pill and not being used to them, she is getting maximum benefit. She is writing off the rest of the day due to now being pain free but slightly high. ;-) 2893. webfeet - 4/7/2005 11:31:29 PM Thanks, Judith. Both for the message from Magoseph and the tip about the posts per page, once I find out where that is. I couldn't even get on this thread today it took so long to access it.
And I will publish the recipe for leek soup once the tots are in bed. It has been a hectic, jet lagged day.
Jen, I had a feeling you were up for Number 2, it's about that time. Now that I"ve exposed myself in the fiction thread, I can't pretend to tell you that it's a joy ride, but I definetely felt more empowered with the second child. It felt so complete and there is so much joy. More fatigue, to be sure (enlist marshame tout de suite!) but the sense of happiness just multiplies.
And I laughed about Paris. I'll travel anywhere in France as long as I don't have to stay with Belle-mere! 2894. judithathome - 4/7/2005 11:36:03 PM Webs, the posts per page box is right above the posting window and to the right. 2895. judithathome - 4/7/2005 11:36:54 PM If that doesn't work, go to Mote Matters and ask Alistair what to do. 2896. webfeet - 4/8/2005 1:53:02 AM Magical Leek Soup (a trick used by french women for generations)
Leeks are a milk diuretic and low in calories but highly nutritional. Forty-eight hours of leek soup plus all the water you want would provide immediate results to jump-start the recasting.
2 pounds leeks
1. Clean the leek sand rinse well to get out the sand and soil. Cut off the ends of the dark green parts, leaving all the white parts plus a suggestion of pale green. (Reserve the extra greens for soup stock.)
2. Put the leeks in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the high and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes. Pour off the liquid and reserve. Place the leeks in a bowl.
The juice is to be drunk (rehearted or at room temp) every 2 to 3 hours, 1 cup at a time. FOr meals, or whever hungry, have some of the leeks themselves, 1/2 cup at a time. Drizzle with a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season sparingly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parlsely if you wish.
This will be your nourishment for both (weekend) days, until Sunday dinner when you can have a small piece of meat or fish (4 -6 oz) with 2 vegetables, steamed with a bit of butter of olive oil, and a piece of fruit.
And there you go. Happy draining!
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