Hello, young Padawan We’re going to break an unwritten rule here, namely that self-help books are usually banned from this blog. For various reasons, but the main one we all know: we buy the book, we read it, and nobody puts the techniques or methods into practice, because we don’t become a millionaire with a book, unless your father is a publisher or…
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Hello, young Padawan Today, we’re going to make some cute and rather original raisin shortbread cookies. “Palets aux raisins”, or “palets des dames”, are small, traditional French cookies from Alsace, a beautiful French region. Delicious and fragrant, they’re usually made around Christmas time. And since Santa’s just around the corner, I thought it was time to share this lovely recipe with you,…
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Hello, young Padawan Today, we’re going to talk about shower gel, soap, and all that jazz! Yes, I know: at first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound glamorous. But since it’s something we do once or twice a day, well, if we can make it as pleasant as possible, why not? So, let’s get started with a little selection that smells good and takes…
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Hello, young Padawan Because madeleines are very easy to make if you understand the technique, I thought it was time to share with you one of the recipes I enjoy making regularly. The three things to understand about madeleines are that you must mix the flour and yeast well, so sift them, that the batter must be cold when you put it in…
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Hello, young Padawan I was given a taste of a hipster drink. Yes, lol, I wanted to tell you about it because I know many people want to quit coffee, or at least cut down. If it can be helpful to you, I might as well share the information. For those who don’t drink coffee, like your faithful servant, know that you…
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