Porquerolles is the largest, most westerly of the three islands in the Îles d’Hyères. It is a beautiful island I went there for the day on a very sunny April day.
Robin at around the island has created a new meme: Summer Stock Sundays.
Share your barbecues, your beaches, your cannonballing kids, that island sunset, an old [...]
I don’t usually regret being a woman rather than a man except for two or three things. I was reminded of one yesterday as I read a traveller’s book.
I picked this book on my friend’s bookshelves because of its unusual format (it was a paperback which had the size of a graphic novel) and a [...]
Since the festival of Shavuot starts tonight, I won’t be blogging for at least two days. That’s why I am posting this early roundup.
On My Blog
Photo memes:
- Get Well Flowers (and Card) for Today’s Flowers
- First Cherries for Ruby Tuesday
- Combining Old and New for Window Views
His Father’s Paradise, a book review
Local Jewish Community: Chalon
Weekly [...]
Mary has a new meme: Window Views. Check her blog for windows from all over the world.
The new edition of KCC (the Kosher Cooking Carnival) is up. Thanks Gillian for your hard work as well as the great ratings you’ve given me.
4 servings
This nutritious dish – otherwise known as chili sin carne – can be served plain or topped with grated mozzarella or cheddar. It is a fine vegetarian alternative to chulent.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
1 pound white mushrooms, fresh or in a can
1 [...]
It has been warm and sunny for a while in the most Southern half of France so the first cherries are available on the local markets.
On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED and then link to this blog.
The first mention of a Jewish community in Chalon-sur-Saone (Burgundy) dates back to 1075. In the Middle-Ages, what is now known as the main street was called Rue des Juifs. In 1306, the Jews were expelled from France by Philip IV but they were allowed to stay in Burgundy. They were “invited” back to France [...]
This morning I received these Get Well flowers from my nicest class as well as this card.
For more flowers from around the globe, Today’s Flowers is hosted by Luiz Santilli Jr. and managed by Santilli and Denise bc.
