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I seem to be having my own little French love affair at the moment....
I blame the very handsome Jean Dujardin in "The Artist" for starting it ;)
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I'm currently cooking my favourite French Onion soup....
so easy and absolutely delicious....perfect for a snowy London day.
I feel like a proper cook when I make this!!
I finished the fabulous "Paris Was Ours" by Penelope Rowlands at the week-end and absolutely loved it.
32 accounts by a wide variety of writers about their time in Paris - it's such a good read and totally transported me to Paris day after day as I read it.
Funny, nostalgic, evocative....
it's a wonderful study of the reasons why Paris gets under your skin in the way it does and why, for so many, it's a lifelong love affair.
If you love Paris, you must read this.
I'm just about to finish "Blackberry Wine" by Joanne Harris, author of "Chocolat".
Joanne Harris is from Yorkshire, England but writes so beautifully about a particular region of France that you would almost think she is French (her mother is French so this has clearly given her some insight).
Her writing is so description and visual, that you can totally imagine you are living in one of those hidden away villages where not much has changed for a couple of hundred years.
Great characters and books that you can totally lose yourself in.
While I've been spending more time in the kitchen perusing cookery books and practising some new recipes, I've also found that putting a movie on the laptop on the kitchen table while I am cooking is a great way to catch up with my viewing!
Today I've been watching my favourite French film of the last couple of years
A fantastic cast, beautiful setting, wonderful acting, laughter and tears - I love this film.
Marion Cotillard, one of the stars of "Little White Lies"
I will be spending almost the whole of August in the south of France this year....
it's months away I know but I cannot wait.
I am already dreaming of endless sunny days, food, markets, suppers on the beach, time to breathe....
and, of course, my trusty suitcase full of books!
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A little French-ness is nice! I designed my guest room with a French theme so I could feel a little French-ness every day. Have fun on your trip!
I love France because it's so easy to get to and we had a house in Cannes for thirty years, but Paris has never been that big a draw for me, I love the laid back South.
Oh some wonderful books to add to my reading list!
xoxo
Karena
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I could use a little French ness myself! That movie looks fabulous and that second book is on my list too! Loved Paris Was Ours - wonderful wonderful book! Happy days, my friend! xxoo
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I don't know of that film but I'm off to find it now. Looks wonderful and just my kind of movie. Enjoy your french onion soup - delicious!
I understand your love-affair with France/Paris, with cooking and with reading (but can't keep up with you and the rate at which you get through books;astoundingly impressive my girl! ;-)
Your onion soup looks absolutely divine Sim; perfect comfort food for all the snowy weather you've been having xx
I still have not made my French onion soup and now you have me wanting it! So excited that you have booked your holiday ~ you lucky girl! Hugs. xo
Hello gorgeous- I feel like we have shared our summers {albeit in different special spots around Europe} every summer for the last few years...
A suitcase of books, kids, food , wine...I will sooo miss this come August when we are in the depths of winter here in Sydney...
I'm passionate about organising our photos from the last four years, in a way I didn't realise I would be...I guess so much of my hear is full of moments like these books, films, holidays, memories...
Two new books for me- thank you as always- I adore your reading suggestions and still smile each and every time I think of the box of books that arrived on my doorstep last summer after R dad passed away....
Melissa xxxxx
Dearest Simone,
You are really in the mood for a French affair. Nice for the dark days of the year and there is nothing better than a good book, movie and oui, French onion soup! Enjoy the remainder of the week.
Love to you and stay warm and cozy,
Mariette
Just ordered 'Paris Was Ours'...your review was perfect...thank you.
Catherine
xx
omgosh. i have been having my own little french love affair recently too. i will be there in like 7 weeks! in paris, burgundy, the dordogne and bordeaux. could.not.be.more excited!
its all i can think about haha x
I love the French culture, so these books are a great recommendation, thanks!
So french! Love it all!
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