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Sunday, 29 January 2012

i'll always have paris...




Another one for you...

After my Julia Child moment yesterday, one of my readers suggested this memoir by the American humorist Art Buchwald... I am embarrassed to say I haven't read this but on all accounts it sounds brilliant and highly entertaining... Any Paris chat from the 50's and 60's and I am in...

I have just ordered my copy and I thought you might like to read it too... xv





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12 comments:

  1. martinealison29 January 2012 at 07:52

    Gros bisous...

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  2. French Heart29 January 2012 at 08:40

    I read Art Buchwald's book....so colorful and amusing. I agree...anything in Paris 50s-60s can't resist.

    Julia Child lived in Santa Barbara/Montecito at the same time I lived there--met her twice. She was just as she seems on TV. Although, she asked me what I was preparing for a dinner for 50 and when I replied--she said, 'Oh, just throw some meat on the barbecue.' Which I thought hysterical after watching all her shows, buying her books, learning many of her complex recipes--that she advised taking the easier route. I went ahead with my original plans that worked out beautifully. But what an irrepressible, amusing, life-affirming and singular lady!

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  3. Karen in VA (was CT)29 January 2012 at 12:24

    ... oh great idea ... I heard about this several years ago ... thanks for the reminder .. all book suggestions welcome ... thank you

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  4. Anonymous29 January 2012 at 13:25

    casablanca will always have, too.

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  5. Molly29 January 2012 at 13:42

    Oh Dear, Vicki ! I can tell its deepest Winter in Europe as all my favourite Bloggers are reading :) - between you and Carla Coulson I must have blown $50 a week at Amazon for the last month. *sigh* Its SO tough having to read all these interesting books - not to mention your very beautiful book "French Essence" itself, which I have finally treated myself to....

    Here in Perth in Western Australia I have been kept indoors by the weather as well - a solid week of 38 - 42 degree days !! Only 33 degrees today - what a relief :)

    I send you a little sunshine !!

    xxx
    Molly

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  6. helen tilston29 January 2012 at 13:54

    Good Morning Vicki

    Thank you for this lead on Art Buchwald's book. Like Molly from Domestic Triffid, I, too have been buying many books this month on Amazon. I am delighted she reminded me I will order your book French Essence too, sorry for not doing so sooner

    Helen xx

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  7. Sarah29 January 2012 at 14:22

    Hi Vicki: May I suggest another lovely little tome: 'A Corner in the Marais - Memoir of a Paris Neighborhood' by Alex Karmel and of course, 'French Women Don't Get Fat' by Mireille Guiliano...I highly recommend the first book...the author touches on the 'architectural and social development' of Paris and his dream of living there. ;-))

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  8. Karena29 January 2012 at 15:22

    I am adding it to my very long list of books to read Vicki!

    This winter I have been reading more than ever!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Leslie29 January 2012 at 16:03

    Thanks for sharing all these wonderful reads. I need to purchase your book! Last night we watched "La Vie en Rose" .. speechless.. what an amazing story.

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  10. MJH Design Arts29 January 2012 at 16:15

    Hi Vicki, I'm going to Amazon right now. Be well. Mary

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  11. FrenchBlue29 January 2012 at 18:04

    Oh my! I must read this too! Anything to soothe my ache from my most beloved:)
    Thank you always for sharing the best!
    xxx's

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  12. Mary29 January 2012 at 20:12

    Have read it! Marvelous. You'll adore it!

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