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Returning to my heart's home
Bonjour from sun-drenched Dordogne, where I’m spending what’s already turning into a truly glorious month.
Jun 20 • 
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Returning to my heart's home
Radici del Sud 2025
Personal Highlights
Jun 11 • 
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Wine Discoveries
A Visit to Azienda Agricola Plantamura
Jun 8 • 
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Diary entries of a Francophile
May 6 • Paola Westbeek
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Chaussons aux pommes
May 7 • Paola Westbeek
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Menthe à l'eau
Aug 20, 2023 • Paola Westbeek
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Diary entries of a Francophile
May 4 • Paola Westbeek
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Diary entries of a Francophile
May 5 • Paola Westbeek
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May 2 • Paola Westbeek
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Radici del Sud
Part I
Jun 2 • 
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On eating well, plus chive blossom butter
One of the greatest joys for anyone who loves to cook is getting their hands on really good ingredients.
May 27 • 
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On eating well, plus chive blossom butter
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Busy times, potatoes, and criques Ardéchoises
Hello and happy Monday!
May 26 • 
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Pain, the art of patience, and a raspberry clafoutis
I’m trying to be strong, but my goodness, am I a lousy ‘sick’ person.
May 14 • 
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Pain, the art of patience, and a raspberry clafoutis
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Wild Boars, Jam, and Tomatoes
A short story and a recipe
May 13 • 
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Wild Boars, Jam, and Tomatoes
Life, oh life
5:30 a.m.
May 12 • 
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Madeleines
The taste of sweet memories, and the perfect recipe
May 8 • 
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