spring soup recipes

As is typical in New Hampshire, just when you think spring is finally here, cool weather returns, so I'm thinking about making soup.  Here are a couple of great recipes I'd like to try - not too heavy, perfect for spring. Click on the photos for complete recipes.Creamy Asparagus Soup ~ Simply Recipes...and Curried Potato and Vegetable...

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LA BOHÈME - Juliette Greco

I first heard this song in a Paris cafe, and hearing it takes me right back to that moment...it's perfect with Sunday morning coffee.For the English translation, visit this li...

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artist Nini Violette

I could look at this amazing artist's work all day...check out her blog he...

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Poires Belle Hélène

One of my favorite blogs, Fabulously French, has a delightful french food post every Friday.  While going through some of her older posts, I discovered this delicious recipe.  I had this dessert in France years ago, and they're heavenly...not to mention very sensuous to look at!  I just make these this weekend for The Fabulous...

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Cabin Life Feature Article on Award-Winning Cottage

Check out the latest issue of Cabin Life magazine!  Bonin Architects’ award-winning cottage is the cover story of the May 2012 issue.  The article titled “Mini Retreat, Maximum Fun” describes how our remodeled cottage reuses as much of the original material as possible, makes the most out of  layout and storage, and creates...

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The House of Boucheron

Founded in 1858, the House of Boucheron is a luxury French jewelry line.  I've always drooled over their exquisite designs - below are some favorites.   They also have a very good perfume line (Trouble is wonderful - click here to read my revie...

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Burn the Floor

Anyone else remember when the Burn The Floor phenomenon began in 2000?  I bought the original DVD (still available on Amazon - click here to purchase) and became...well...obsessed!  I saw them live, too, and that was a treat.  Visit their website for tour dates here.This is a clip from the finale.  Just a little something...

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Mixed Media Journals ~ Lovely Fever

I really like these journals made by the talented Jessica at Lovely Fever on Etsy.  While I haven't journaled in a long time, owning one of these would inspire ...

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Baryshnikov ~ Don Quixote

I love how he performs this variation!&nb...

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Joscho Stephan Trio - Playing Minor Swing

Django Reinhardt's Minor Swing is one of my favorite jazz pieces.  I've heard a lot of great versions, but this one is amazi...

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