Monthly Archives: May 2009

Kouign Amann aux amandes and my “Bretagne Braid”

Posted on 2009/05/30 by Gabi

  Individual Kouign Amann aux amandes “Bretagne Braid” These are my own version of Kouign Amann. Kouign Amann (which is pronounced “Queen Ah-mahn”) means butter cake in the Breton language. They are the mouthwatering, buttery, salty, caramelized, sweet pastry from Bretagne- the … Continue reading →

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“I like chips and egg …on a TUESDAY…” Shirley Valentine at Dinner and a Movie

Posted on 2009/05/20 by Gabi

This months choice for Dinner and a Movie hosted by Susan of Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy and Marc of No Recipes  is one of my all time favourite movies- “Shirley Valentine.” This first came out in 1989 (really? 20 years ago?..where … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Dear Rick!

Posted on 2009/05/18 by Gabi

  Rick’s birthday was this weekend! Hippity, Happity Birthday- tumm-diddly- um …my love!Frankly, he is the best gift I have ever received -so we both win. We are scaling back around our house a bit -as the company Rick was working … Continue reading →

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Where I am and where I’ve been…

Posted on 2009/05/12 by Gabi

Dear Friends, I have been hiding out. I know I have. My posts here have gotten so sporadic- I am sure no one knows where I am. The fact is- I have been living in a “STRESS-POOL”  at work and my … Continue reading →

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