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"So glad we could do the Interview…Your creativity, joy and spirit is so inspiring. Thank you for the wrap now I can be a woman of style and distinction. I will let you know when this will air it will most likely be in a couple months. You are just amazing. Thanks ever so much." - Anne Marie
"The coat was a stupendous hit ! Everyone loved it both the shaping and the color very elegant.You would be pleased!" - Lisa Manuele
"I want to take a minute to let you know how much I love my new Bordeaux Coat! I feel so elegant and comfortable wearing it. Thank you again!" - Arlene Vaquer
"I'm delighted with my purchase. I've already received compliments. This is a unique coat that makes me feel special and stylish!!" - Gindy W
"I love it." - Clare Ewing
"Heading into town for a few days, packed light, all finished off with my golden topper. I feel like a million." - Daly Reville

Blog posts

7 TINY CHANGES THAT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER COOK.

by Adeline Olmer September 16, 2020 1 Comment

These 7 steps will not only make you a better cook, but they will help reduce stress. When I discovered that cooking didn’t have to be overwhelming, I started to enjoy the process and the food I made improved. The better the food got, the more I cooked. Practice makes perfect; well maybe not perfect, but you will taste . . .

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WE CAN'T FORGET

by Adeline Olmer September 10, 2020 2 Comments

Today is September 11th and I couldn’t let it go by. There is so much to remember, so many people who lost their lives and so many who did all they could to help. And so many of those helpers, those angels, are still losing their lives for their efforts. I don’t want to forget or pretend that nineteen years is a . . .

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LE KITCHEN COOKBOOK—THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

by Adeline Olmer September 03, 2020 2 Comments

Why did I write a cookbook? When I was learning to cook, I looked for a book that would explain procedures in a way that would teach me to do more than just follow a recipe. I wanted to understand basic techniques and what made some dishes exceptionally good and others not so much. There were plenty of cookbooks that...

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TENDER AND JUICY MAGIC MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

by Adeline Olmer August 27, 2020

A few weeks ago, we barbecued chicken thighs that we marinated in mayonnaise. I’m not a big fan of mayonnaise, so to be honest, I thought it sounded awful. Yet when I thought about it, mayonnaise is just egg yolks, olive oil, and a little lemon juice. Nothing that wouldn’t taste good when grilled. Our inspiration...

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