worth a thousand words
Nope, it's not Disneyland!
food, glorious food
July 2020
Lunch at Lauza was a treat. A limited menu means the chef is dedicated to making something seasonal, fresh, and perfectly “accessorized” and balanced. My entrée was a frothy, room temperature zucchini soup topped with a langoustine…it worked as anticipation for my plat! Tender filets of sashimi tuna covered with a tomato/greens salsa and served over taboule paired very well with the Provence rosé in my glass. The dessert was full of flavor…three tiny creampuffs (choux) with vanilla bean crême and raspberries. I LOVE the restaurant scene here, particularly for lunch. TripAdvisor lists 1,493 restos in Bordeaux – there’s no end to choice, style, price, ambiance, and location!
June 2020
Le Regallion is the perfect place to go for a “gourmet” 3 course lunch priced at 19€ (about $22). The portions are perfect for enjoying every last small bite and the food is created rather than processed. My entrée was four spring rolls, filled delicately with foie gras and duck, and served with a soy/sesame dipping sauce. My plat was artistic with four grilled and juicy morsels of veal accompanied by grilled lettuce topped with parmesan shingles. Déssert of baked cherries and pineapple topped with vanilla chantilly cream was the finale. Combined with a nice wine list and a cozy ambiance, this restaurant deserves repeat visits! And the best part of all is it’s only a 10 minute walk from my home.
Bon appetit!the wine cellar
July 2020
The summer of rosé continues and not only am I liking them more, I find I am longing them with light lunches and afternoon conversations. My palate is a little more discerning now. I favor more expensive bottles, in lighter shades of salmon, with noses of stone fruits, little minerality, and so far, the terroir hasn’t mattered. But my main test is whether, on the very first sip, I experience joy, or a certain distaste that I get used to from the second sip on. For while I get used to the latter and end up liking the bottle, the formers are my favorites.
June 2020
Rosés are meant for lazy hot summer afternoons. I have a plethora of choice… sourced from Provence and Languedoc and Bordeaux… but I’m not a huge fan – yet! This summer, if it ever gets truly hot, I’m going to sample some recommended names and first up is Mirabeau. They have three in their lineup: Azure, Etoile, and La Folie (sparkling) and I aim to find and taste all of them. Three lazy afternoons coming up soon! Care to join me?
turning pages
July 2020
My problem with owning a Kindle is the ease of buying more and more books. Yes, they are titles I’d like to read, but without the visual stimulation of the book on a shelf, I forget I even have them in my electronic library. Reading more might be an answer but then I’d have to forego ironing my sheets :)
June 2020
George RR Martin has greatly influenced my reading habits. His character studies in the Fire and Ice series are incredible, and up until now, no other author in my present reading realm can compare. Until I recently read the first book in the First Law Trilogy written by Joe Abercrombie titled The Blade Itself. I dare you to put this book down. The character, Inquisitor Glokta, will come alive in your imagination – no movie version needed. The narrative flows even though each chapter takes you to a different part of the fantasy world. Human emotions are both overstated and understated in the dialogues and the use of italics to let us know what minds are thinking during the conversations is brilliant. I’m actually disappointed I can’t dive into book 2 – but a book club selection needs to be read by June 30. Thankfully, the Abercrombie characters are unforgettable.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Bar Crawl
Around here, Thursday night is THE night to go out on the town. Restaurants and bars are crowded, music is playing, people are strolling the city streets, and Friday’s work production plummets! We joined the party by starting at a … Continue reading
What a Gal!
Almost 24 hours after one car, two busses, and three planes, T has arrived! What makes it more incredible is Thursday was her last final, Friday was her graduation ceremony, and Saturday was her graduation banquet…all including alcohol and partying … Continue reading
It’s the Real Thing-Almost
At 2h30 tomorrow morning, I will be watching the live stream of T’s graduation ceremony. I can clap and holler and listen to speeches and then watch my daughter cross the stage to receive her college diploma. I’ve already enjoyed … Continue reading
Madame
Do you remember the first time you were called “ma’am”? Up until this point, your title was “miss” at stores, restaurants, hotels, banks…anywhere someone was likely to serve you. The first time you heard “ma’am” you probably looked around for … Continue reading
Friend of the Parents of the Grooms
There aren’t a lot of milestones to commemorate the passage of time when you’re older except for annual birthdays and retirement date. But one milestone that doesn’t get much attention, is when the friends of your kids get married and … Continue reading
The French [r]
Yesterday’s french phonetics class was torture. There are three ways to enunciate a french [r] and yes, one of the ways is that back of the throat, getting ready to spit, hirr instead of hiss. However, most [r]’s are somewhere … Continue reading
The Urologist S pee ks
Guessing that most people have not been to a urologist. So, in the interest of better health, I’m going to share a couple things I learned from my appointment. First, if you are lucky enough to not get up in … Continue reading
Mother’s Day
Honoring mothers and those who have a mothering spirit, Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world on different days in different ways. The tradition is ancient, going back in history to the Greek god Rhea, known as “the mother of … Continue reading
The Revenant
Finally viewed this movie on my computer. I was not impressed. Not by Leo, not by the repetitive soundtrack and cinematography, and not by the unrealistic sequences of dealing with life threatening injuries (including a totally useless ankle which heals … Continue reading
Dual Personality
I think this will be confusing to some and annoying to others. I have decided to discontinue my dual personality when it comes to talking about or writing numbers. For example, money is in euros and not dollars. That means … Continue reading
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