“Kindness is like snow; it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran.           Hello, young Padawan     The cold weather is here. Hats, scarves, and a chimney fire; it’s beginning to look a lot like winter.   It is not unusual to have dry, itchy hands or even some frostbite in this late autumn- early winter season. Not uncommon, of course, but not normal…

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            Hello, young Padawan     Today, as promised, we will enjoy a childishly simple autumnal recipe. I swear the dullest moment will be cutting the vegetables, and the rest will be as simple as pie.   That’s it for the unbearable suspense; let’s go for the recipe for the most divine vegetable curry and the easiest to make.       Lemongrass Known for…

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                    Hello, young Padawan     Is it the last day of your trip? I understand. You come home a bit sad like E.T with his little bike? So please don’t keep it to yourself.   First, talk about it. To the doorman of your hotel or to the waiter in “your last restaurant”, tell them that it’s your last day…

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              Hello, young Padawan     Well, we had a lovely late season. Your faithful servant wore her flip-flops until the beginning of November, unbelievable, but now it’s high time to take out the chestnuts, squash, and all the rest to help our body to warm up.   Never mind, let’s go easy with this pretty recipe that will delight young and old with…

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        “Sometimes joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can become the source of your joy.” Thich Nhat Hanh.           Hello, young Padawan     There are countries, like the United States, for example, where as soon as their Halloween party is over, they go into Christmas mode. I don’t know about you, but everyone around me seems to…

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