Here I was, just back from a lovely weekend with friends in Brittany, and I arrived home, opened up my brand-new Mac and found that Word had decided to change the name of the important document I was working on (my next book!) as well as the file type. And, for some reason, it also put it into a file that I never heard of, simply called "Delete.” So after waking up at 6am to catch the only train that wasn’t sold-out today back to Paris, I’ve been on the phone with Apple and Microsoft, and a chat with Dropbox, doing a ‘search-and-rescue.’
The thing about an electric kettle is I'm always looking for a fully stainless steel one (no plastic parts), but also a stainless steel one that doesn't rust. Based on lots and lots of American reviews, that is really hard to source. I found a great one with a gooseneck spout but while it's lasted, that particular kettle is no longer available.
Finally! Someone in Paris who has a sensible reaction to that damn crookie. I made a batch to see what all the brouhaha was about. Even I, who has been called a glutton on more than one occasion, found it overkill. Never shall a croissant and a chocolate chip cookie meat again in my kitchen.
Oh , thank you David for your funny, informative, transcending writing! It is like a mini vacation!
I always learn so much and feel so relaxed and happy after reading your newsletter. One day I will get back to Paris but this summer, I will enjoy Cape Cod, where I call home.
Hi David. I love the Not Frères Poterie ... but it's trek to go to their factory. I am coming to Paris June 16-27 and wondered if you've ever seen some pieces at any of the Paris flea markets? Many thanks, love your podcasts, etc. Be well, Marguerite Manshreck-Head
Talking about how the French love to complain, I walk my dog with a woman who finds some reason for some shocking facts every morning. My dog is best pals with her dogs, and she walks mine when I'm away, so I have learned to keep quiet and not contradict her. My favourite is, on account of her arthiritus (she mentions her aches and pains every day and how many times she woke up in the night) she'd like to live by the sea, so I asked why didn't she move there? To which she answered, houses are falling into the sea, and soon it will reach our town (we're 50 minutes from a beach). So, I pointed out that all she had to do was sit tight, and she'd soon be living by the sea!
I use my seashells in my garden for mulch / decoration...but maybe you eat a plethra of seafood and it would overwhelm your garden.
The laptop issues are no fun and cause imjmense stressors, strange how we can not be without them any longer. So much of our daily life and routines are on a pc or phone ...let alone writing a book.
I hope you and Romain have your health back in order and your skies are blue this Spring/Summer!
David, please tell these bakeries that combining a chocolate chip cookie with a croissant is une acte de meutre culinaire!!! We are fortunate to have a bakery on the Cape ( Pain D'avignon) who make outstanding croissants and they are sold at a shop in Middletown R.I. I buy them on rare occasion because they are not to be consumed on a daily basis!!
Good luck with your computer problems. I’m a writer too and would flip out if that happened to me. I also love my electric kettle and use it every day. But I don’t understand the weird food mashups out in the world today. Why? Just why?
Yes that’s true. If there had been a comma after fishermen it would been really bad 😂 fishermen, and women . Then there’s this: “Do women in the fishing industry call themselves fishermen?
We encourage inclusive terms, but women in the fishing industry on both coasts have made it clear they call themselves fishermen, and take strong exception to what they regard as a bureaucratic, politically correct term." I'll leave the OP to make up their own mind.
Chicken stock would be a welcomed sight in the supermarkets in France. It can be added to a sauce or even when starting a soup. The best I can do is to melt bouillon cubes and it’s hardly the same.
David, Bottom line Crookies just look gross! We finally have a bakery in Detroit that makes a good croissant. I hope they never defile it with Chocolate Chip cookie dough. Gail
David...I didn't want to post yesterday for fear due to time differences it would wake you...or distract you from your calamity with the computer (we have all been there on some level). Please know (& I speak for all on your blog) that we need you, probably more than you need us...so we will always be
there for you. Glad you are feeling better, at least physically, and that you enjoyed your brief getaway. Cheers, Kate in Boca-adjacent.
Bonjour David, I finally got a bouilloire électrique recently as well. I got the smaller Riviera and Bar, which also lets you set the temperature. They really heat up fast! Monoprix carries small boxes of Maggi chicken bouillon. (I think maybe I heard about it from you.). It's not as good as homemade, but nice to have in the cupboard for an emergency. When I was searching their website, the Ariaké brand that others have mentioned came up, but I haven't seen in in my local Monoprix.
The thing about an electric kettle is I'm always looking for a fully stainless steel one (no plastic parts), but also a stainless steel one that doesn't rust. Based on lots and lots of American reviews, that is really hard to source. I found a great one with a gooseneck spout but while it's lasted, that particular kettle is no longer available.
Finally! Someone in Paris who has a sensible reaction to that damn crookie. I made a batch to see what all the brouhaha was about. Even I, who has been called a glutton on more than one occasion, found it overkill. Never shall a croissant and a chocolate chip cookie meat again in my kitchen.
Oh , thank you David for your funny, informative, transcending writing! It is like a mini vacation!
I always learn so much and feel so relaxed and happy after reading your newsletter. One day I will get back to Paris but this summer, I will enjoy Cape Cod, where I call home.
Hi David. I love the Not Frères Poterie ... but it's trek to go to their factory. I am coming to Paris June 16-27 and wondered if you've ever seen some pieces at any of the Paris flea markets? Many thanks, love your podcasts, etc. Be well, Marguerite Manshreck-Head
Talking about how the French love to complain, I walk my dog with a woman who finds some reason for some shocking facts every morning. My dog is best pals with her dogs, and she walks mine when I'm away, so I have learned to keep quiet and not contradict her. My favourite is, on account of her arthiritus (she mentions her aches and pains every day and how many times she woke up in the night) she'd like to live by the sea, so I asked why didn't she move there? To which she answered, houses are falling into the sea, and soon it will reach our town (we're 50 minutes from a beach). So, I pointed out that all she had to do was sit tight, and she'd soon be living by the sea!
I use my seashells in my garden for mulch / decoration...but maybe you eat a plethra of seafood and it would overwhelm your garden.
The laptop issues are no fun and cause imjmense stressors, strange how we can not be without them any longer. So much of our daily life and routines are on a pc or phone ...let alone writing a book.
I hope you and Romain have your health back in order and your skies are blue this Spring/Summer!
The cookie/croissant combo does not look appetizing. Thanks for doing a taste test for your curious readers. :)
Thanks for responding and taking the time to look up and forward the articles!
David, please tell these bakeries that combining a chocolate chip cookie with a croissant is une acte de meutre culinaire!!! We are fortunate to have a bakery on the Cape ( Pain D'avignon) who make outstanding croissants and they are sold at a shop in Middletown R.I. I buy them on rare occasion because they are not to be consumed on a daily basis!!
Good luck with your computer problems. I’m a writer too and would flip out if that happened to me. I also love my electric kettle and use it every day. But I don’t understand the weird food mashups out in the world today. Why? Just why?
Yes that’s true. If there had been a comma after fishermen it would been really bad 😂 fishermen, and women . Then there’s this: “Do women in the fishing industry call themselves fishermen?
We encourage inclusive terms, but women in the fishing industry on both coasts have made it clear they call themselves fishermen, and take strong exception to what they regard as a bureaucratic, politically correct term." I'll leave the OP to make up their own mind.
synonyms - A non-gendered word for fisher…
english.stackexchange.com/questions/247400/a-non-g
Chicken stock would be a welcomed sight in the supermarkets in France. It can be added to a sauce or even when starting a soup. The best I can do is to melt bouillon cubes and it’s hardly the same.
You mentioned having an induction coo top. Any tips? We are getting one this summer.
David, Bottom line Crookies just look gross! We finally have a bakery in Detroit that makes a good croissant. I hope they never defile it with Chocolate Chip cookie dough. Gail
David...I didn't want to post yesterday for fear due to time differences it would wake you...or distract you from your calamity with the computer (we have all been there on some level). Please know (& I speak for all on your blog) that we need you, probably more than you need us...so we will always be
there for you. Glad you are feeling better, at least physically, and that you enjoyed your brief getaway. Cheers, Kate in Boca-adjacent.
Bonjour David, I finally got a bouilloire électrique recently as well. I got the smaller Riviera and Bar, which also lets you set the temperature. They really heat up fast! Monoprix carries small boxes of Maggi chicken bouillon. (I think maybe I heard about it from you.). It's not as good as homemade, but nice to have in the cupboard for an emergency. When I was searching their website, the Ariaké brand that others have mentioned came up, but I haven't seen in in my local Monoprix.