Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and follow where they lead. —Louisa May Alcott

I just finished reading “The Magic of Provence, Pleasures of Southern France.” By Yvone Lenard. The book’s copyright date 2000 predates my recent efforts so I cannot claim that Ms Lenard has copied my style by putting recipes at the end of each of the chapters in her book. Any true food lover, and if [...]

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Joseph Addison