Your weakness for the lovely flea market find is so relatable. I volunteer for an organization that runs a thrift store to support local youth programs. I work there several times each month. It takes real willpower to resist coming home without half the store. I fail more often that not. My latest find was an oval terrine and a set of The Good Cook series. There is always something. I would have a hard time avoiding flea markets and vide-grèniers in France!
I totally get your collection of Le Cruset. I have the same collection of Nambe. I have so many platters and bowls + candle holders and other things I couldn't live without. I finally found a use for the huge Nambe platters, I am going to use them at my daughter's wedding for the cheese and meat boards. Good luck with the move! Gail
Sorry about the sink! I feel your pain on the downsizing that goes with moving or remodeling. I found new homes for many things, but appear to filled the void with new things to take up new space! Love those vintage Raymond Loewy coquelles. Keep them, you never know when you will need to make multiple batches of poule au pot!
I’m so glad you mentioned the cafe au lait bowls. I was very lucky to stay with a family in the suburbs outside paris, rueil malmaison, when I was 15, 1979, for a few weeks, and the first time I saw the papa in the morning he was drinking coffee and milk out of a bowl! He said, yes, this is how we do it. I did it too, and was glad for it. (I miss the Grenier family and wish I could thank them for their kindnesses.) your mention brought back so many memories.
Our induction stove showed an error code. We simply turned our breaker off then back on (outside) after a few seconds it worked! Or you might unplug it if you have access (we didn’t thus the breaker). I don’t believe it was covered in the manual so I had called the manufacturer’s customer service line. So glad it worked! Good luck!
I'm moving to Portugal later this year and will start gifting many thinks to friends. I also appreciate the odor-free laundry detergent. I was in Portugal for the month of April and could not find and odor free detergent. I did find a very mild scented detergent for babies and it worked. I may be bringing big supply of detergent sheets with me.
I’m searching for an Enzo Mari Le Cruset pot and am having no luck. My Paris apartment needs one but i can only find them on Ebay in America. Looking for French source do i don’t have to put one in my suitcase and schlep it to Paris! Any suggestions welcome.
I want one of those gorgeous coquilles!!! Absent that, I will settle for the small NANTAIS (AI CH changes it to something unintelligible), with port in the center. Heading to the Savoie region in a while - could I find any of these gorgeous casseroles (with recessed handle, yet!) in France? So glad you are rounding bases and are almost home. L. Bouchez
Wonderful newsletter! And, as always, a gentle reminder that it is a new month!
Little did I know, upon opening it, that I would be seized by a fierce desire to own at least one Raymond Loews coquelle! (Which I had no clue existed 15 minutes ago! Let the search begin!!!!
Your weakness for the lovely flea market find is so relatable. I volunteer for an organization that runs a thrift store to support local youth programs. I work there several times each month. It takes real willpower to resist coming home without half the store. I fail more often that not. My latest find was an oval terrine and a set of The Good Cook series. There is always something. I would have a hard time avoiding flea markets and vide-grèniers in France!
David
I totally get your collection of Le Cruset. I have the same collection of Nambe. I have so many platters and bowls + candle holders and other things I couldn't live without. I finally found a use for the huge Nambe platters, I am going to use them at my daughter's wedding for the cheese and meat boards. Good luck with the move! Gail
Oh gosh, even I have a cafe au lait bowl for Guy when he's here. It's big so he can dunk his toasted baguette slathered with jam in it.
Sorry about the sink! I feel your pain on the downsizing that goes with moving or remodeling. I found new homes for many things, but appear to filled the void with new things to take up new space! Love those vintage Raymond Loewy coquelles. Keep them, you never know when you will need to make multiple batches of poule au pot!
I’m so glad you mentioned the cafe au lait bowls. I was very lucky to stay with a family in the suburbs outside paris, rueil malmaison, when I was 15, 1979, for a few weeks, and the first time I saw the papa in the morning he was drinking coffee and milk out of a bowl! He said, yes, this is how we do it. I did it too, and was glad for it. (I miss the Grenier family and wish I could thank them for their kindnesses.) your mention brought back so many memories.
You signed dl, my initials too :)
David, you are a Saint concerning this kitchen renovation. I'm certain I would be in a French prison by now.
You got me with Joni Mitchell - amazing. Thank you for posting.
Our induction stove showed an error code. We simply turned our breaker off then back on (outside) after a few seconds it worked! Or you might unplug it if you have access (we didn’t thus the breaker). I don’t believe it was covered in the manual so I had called the manufacturer’s customer service line. So glad it worked! Good luck!
I'm moving to Portugal later this year and will start gifting many thinks to friends. I also appreciate the odor-free laundry detergent. I was in Portugal for the month of April and could not find and odor free detergent. I did find a very mild scented detergent for babies and it worked. I may be bringing big supply of detergent sheets with me.
Where do you answer our questions, David, say about your Salted Butter Caramel Sauce?
I’m searching for an Enzo Mari Le Cruset pot and am having no luck. My Paris apartment needs one but i can only find them on Ebay in America. Looking for French source do i don’t have to put one in my suitcase and schlep it to Paris! Any suggestions welcome.
Oh, how I wish I could have been at your "garage" sale. Your dishes and glass wear are so wonderful. Thanks for sharing the photos.
I want one of those gorgeous coquilles!!! Absent that, I will settle for the small NANTAIS (AI CH changes it to something unintelligible), with port in the center. Heading to the Savoie region in a while - could I find any of these gorgeous casseroles (with recessed handle, yet!) in France? So glad you are rounding bases and are almost home. L. Bouchez
Wonderful newsletter! And, as always, a gentle reminder that it is a new month!
Little did I know, upon opening it, that I would be seized by a fierce desire to own at least one Raymond Loews coquelle! (Which I had no clue existed 15 minutes ago! Let the search begin!!!!
Although I cannot imagine you standing outside cooking on a grill, would you? It would be interesting to see David Leibovitz barbecue recipes!