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Have a glass of wine and learn how to cook on Zoom
My first Zoom cooking class was last Sunday and I had a blast showing the group how easy it is to make rustic caramel apple pie with your...
Adeline Olmer
Dec 8, 20223 min read
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Apples and Pears—Fall’s Flavors —Simply Delicious!
Fall’s arrival is announced by the display that happens when leaves change from green to the brilliant hues they turn before floating to...
Adeline Olmer
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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Boarding school—good and bad memories
When I was in boarding school, I had a really hard time adjusting to the food. Going to the dining room for meals was my least favorite...
Adeline Olmer
Apr 28, 20223 min read
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A special dessert
I am not a baker. The reason is that I do not like to follow a recipe exactly as it is written. That works when you are cooking. But...
Adeline Olmer
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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Mom's favorite apple tart—easy and good
My mother grew up in Normandy, France. She was full of memories of life near Étretat. But her stories would really come to life when she...
Adeline Olmer
Oct 28, 20214 min read
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Fall’s colors bring good flavors
Fall’s arrival is announced by the display that happens when leaves change from green to the brilliant hues they turn before floating to...
Adeline Olmer
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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A TART AND A TORTE—EITHER WAY IT’S ITALIAN PLUMS
Years ago, I read a story about a plum torte recipe created by Marian Burros that was published in the New York Times every September...
Adeline Olmer
Aug 24, 20214 min read
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Not all summer berries are equal
Whether you mix them with other fruits in a salad or add them to yogurt as a breakfast treat or just pop them into your mouth as a snack...
Adeline Olmer
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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Fruit, wine, a bit of sugar—not sangria but the ultimate in summer desserts
During the last two posts I’ve been thinking and writing about serving fruits for dessert. It has brought up memories of the long lunches...
Adeline Olmer
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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FOR FLAVOR—EAT WHAT IS RIPE RIGHT NOW
After the harshness of winter, spring is when the earth warms up enough to allow the new growth of the season to break through and...
Adeline Olmer
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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THE PERFECT DESSERT—WITH NO WORRY
I love fruits and always have. More often than not fruits are served for dessert in France. It is more common there than it is in the US....
Adeline Olmer
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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Spring is here and it’s time to wake up your taste buds
After being bundled up and eating all those great stews this winter, I’m ready for something fresh and light. I made a Lemon mousse that...
Adeline Olmer
Apr 15, 20112 min read
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Don’t throw away those egg whites!
Since the lemon mousse calls for 5 egg yolks you’re left with 5 egg whites to deal with. In the past they’ve gone into my refrigerator as...
Adeline Olmer
Apr 15, 20112 min read
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