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David I signed up for your paid newsletter. Is there someway I can tell if it went through?

My email is camilleriggs13@yahoo.com. Thanks

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I’d like to access the link you posted of favorite bistros in Paris but alas, we must be subscribed to Paris by Mouth. Does bring your subscriber count?? Help!!

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France gets mustard seed from Canada and we’ve had a drought in the western part of the country where it’s grown. It’s been in the news here (Canada) since harvest time last fall. Climate change is the culprit per the agricultural experts.

Next up is sriracha apparently. This one caused me to stock up on a few bottles. A necessity in this kitchen!

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As usual, brought Amora mustard back from my last trip. To quote a well-known chef … “I always keep a jar of Amora on hand, for nostalgic reasons, and for its fortitude.” Glad to know that I am not the only adult who craves Goldfish (Cheddar Xtrême).

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Loved the comment about the Triscuits but dying to know… did your friend try the can’t resist combo of Triscuits AND cottage cheese? I’m also a big fan of Junior Mints (and you!).

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1 packet Lipton onion soup + 16 oz sour cream = French onion dip… best with Ruffles potato chips

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Ahhhh Good Culture cottage cheese! Thanks for letting us know about this, I went to Berkeley Bowl supermarket to pick this up, the “double cream” version :) delicious!

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Dear David I do hope you are feeling better. I am convinced we will all get “the Covid” at some point.

The apartment is looking wonderful bit by bit.

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David, scallions and spring onions are perfect for your garden. When you buy a bunch cut off the root and stick it in some good dirt; or in a pot outside.; they grow fast, especially when temps are 50 F or above. Chives and regular onions do the same.

No need to fertilize and this MAY make Romain happier.

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I hope you are feeling much better, we are in the thick of it now with my twin 4 year old granddaughters who both have it. 😞😜

I live the picture of Romain in the flowers! And homemade mustard-I can’t wait to try it! It looks so simple even I can do it, lol

Be well, keep us posted on the house.

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by David Lebovitz

Hello David, Michael and I just returned from Paris where we took our 14 year old grandson… his dream ! We were home 2 days and both adults now have Covid. I was shocked at how busy everything was - streets,shops, bistros..we wore our masks often but not always. Tried to take Tyler to shops we visited when we were with you on your gourmet food tour. 2017….we did a variation on the theme. Hope you are recovered. Your kitchen looks like it will meet all your needs and then some. Debby Kaplan

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by David Lebovitz

I so look forward to this newsletter - and today's was the perfect, Friday morning read with my [iced] coffee and toast. We were planning our 10-year-anniversary trip to Europe for the autumn, but decided to postpone to next year, and your insights on the current airline/airport staffing only confirmed we made the right choice. Whew! Excited (as you must be) to see your new kitchen, looks like it'll be done soon-ish :).

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by David Lebovitz

Rain finally came to Santa Fe so lots of tarragon. Your vinaigrette is luscious! Hope you are all well again.

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by David Lebovitz

COVID! C'est domage. I finally got it too, travelling. I was particularly terrified (age and living solo) but it turned out to be a non-event. Sneezing, sinuses, but that's it. As my daughter-in-law, (PhD infectious disease) who knows a thing or two, commented: It's why we have vaccines.

I made your tarragon sauce. Delicious!

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by David Lebovitz

How did I not know about the mustard shortage?!?! Thanks David. Love the travel info.

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Jul 1, 2022Liked by David Lebovitz

Hi David, glad you recovered quickly and you got to enjoy your trip stateside. I'm a big fan of the pruneaux d'Agen as well! It was a warm compote of them, served over vanilla ice cream at Chartiers in Paris, that I always remember. Thanks for the link to your mustard recipe. Of course I will have to procure some seed to make it. My husband scored the last jar of mustard at our neighbourhood U Express last week!

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