Spring?

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Big news! I received this image this morning and it seems spring has finally sprung in Buffalo, New York after a very long, cold winter. Au revoir for now, I must get back to the kitchen. G- Photo courtesy of Michele L. Moses, Chef Grenouille’s Creative Consultant.  

Printemps

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printemps  [pʀɛ̃tɑ̃] English translation: spring Spring has arrived in the vineyard, I’m busy tending the vines, walking the fields each morning and talking to my new buds. Another vintage year is underway! G-

MODE

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Mode  [mɔd] English translation: fashion My Business Manager and Creative Consultant are having fun with the window display for the giant fashion house Christian Dior while traveling in Monaco, France. They find composing images through mirrors brings forth unique and interesting photographs. Look for your reflection in objects, mirrors or a pool of water when you […]

G4

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As France’s most celebrated gastronome, my latest adventures are chronicled in Michele & Kevin’s latest collaboration and 4th book (G4) The Aubergine Caper. A few explanatory notes to increase your reading enjoyment…my backstory goes something like this: I was tragically separated from my family as heedless loggers rolled through the Amazon. I stowed away on a Brazilian coffee boat that […]

Bonnes Fêtes!

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Bonnes Fêtes! [bohn feɪt] English translation: Happy Holidays! Here’s to a happy, healthy, scrumptious 2014! Enjoy! Now, I must get back to work. This is turning out to be my busiest holiday season yet! PS- My Business Manager and Creative Consultant have finally completed my latest book—- “The Aubergine Caper”, I will be providing more information soon. […]

Sunset

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Coucher de soleil  [kuʃe d sɔlɛj ] English translation: sunset I witnessed this beautiful sunset while on vacation in the South of France. After a much needed nap I walked over to my window and pulled back the draperies to see if the rain had stopped and I could not believe my eyes. I had only a few seconds […]

Has Been Under Shower

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Reine and Guy Sammut’s Auberge La Fenière is a wonderful place to stay in the South of France. It also offers two exceptional dining options. The Bistrot La Cour De Ferme, a casual dining experience that frequently combines great food with absolutely fabulous musical entertainment. If you are lucky the featured band will be HBUS, […]

À bientôt

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À bientôt [ä-byaⁿ-tō] English translation See you soon! As of September 1st I will be in the South of France for my yearly vacation and I will be returning October 1st. I will be staying L’Auberge La Feniere, and if I am looking I will be able to catch Guy Sammut and his band, Has […]

détendre

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détendre  [detɑ̃dʀ] English translation: relax Worry is useless, or so I keep telling myself. My first book, “But… what if it doesn’t rain?”, is about this very topic. As the story goes, I was about to embark on a much needed vacation when I was informed of an imminent surprise visit by the famous restaurant […]