How to make a berry clafoutis.

Clafoutis Clafoutis is a light and quick dessert to make that I love. A clafoutis is a cake made with chopped cherries and covered with a custard-like mixture. It is also often made with plums. I let my creativity go and used berries. For this recipe, I used frozen...

5 things to do in February [2023]

February   February is a month when you may be experiencing a drop in energy. You are feeling the weariness of winter, the holiday season is over, and you are dreaming of spring. A few activities chase away the blues and spice up your winter. 1- Listen to the...

Maximizing the Power of Food With a Quick and Easy Tip

The power of Food I use the power of food and it is no secret. Healthy eating is a subject that is close to my heart. Several years ago, I had some health problems. I have been following my doctor’s recommendations religiously ever since. Yet, I try to do everything...

How a Culinary Legacy Was Born From a Simple Recipe

Invented by a Busy Mom Credit photo by author The Story The story happened when my two daughters, Juny and Kit4, were young teenagers. Now old enough to leave them home alone, my husband and I had gone on a short trip. The overprotective mother in me was a bit...

Tim Denning, Millennials and Baby-Boomers

Tim Denning and the Millennials I recently read an article by Tim Denning on medium.com, and I suggest you read it. This text is a response to his writings. As an introduction, I would like to say that I am a baby boomer. And I love avocado toast! Raw Fish and...

Macaroni and cheese from Phrenssynnes

I present you a macaroni and cheese recipe. There must be about 10 million different versions of this comforting recipe but I’m sharing mine with you anyway. When you need comfort food, there’s nothing more satisfying than macaroni and cheese. Macaroni and...

The fun of baking cupcakes for Easter

Easter cupcakes Easter is coming soon. It’s also time to fill out our tax returns. I’ll suggest a much more fun activity when you’re done with your tax obligations, of course. It’s always fun to create original things to celebrate the arrival...

How to write a love letter in 5 easy steps

The love letter How to express your feelings towards your lover, whether on Valentine’s Day or any other time of year? May I suggest the love letter? What could be more romantic than giving a passionate handwritten missive? It will be more ardent than a text...

Your Music and People: Creative and Considerate Fame

Derek Sivers In 2020, I had the privilege of reviewing the French translation of Derek Sivers’ book. I will tell you, at the outset, that my compensation was to have a free electronic copy. Which I was hoping for… because I found it very interesting. Remember, I...

Why you should have a Now page

Now page? Most websites have an About link. That leads to a page that introduces us to the person or the company operating the site. They have a Contact link. It is a page telling us how to contact the person or the company. If you want to transmit the present passion...

Who the hell is Brittany Brexit?

Red, shiny and very British, I am Phrenssynnes’ gleaming mini-Cooper.  I was conceived in Oxford, United Kingdom. Yes, my dear, in 2016 at the same time as Phrenssynnes was visiting the famous university.  Bloody hell! We could have met! She had to wait until...

Phrenssynnes’s Homemade Granola

Phrenssynnes’s Homemade Granola Here’s a recipe for healthy and delicious crunchy granola. Servings about 8 Ready In: 25 minutes Good For: Snack or breakfast Inroduction About this Recipe By: Phrenssynnes Make this easy recipe for your loved one. Look at...

Edith Wharton, who the hell is Edith Wharton

I chose to talk to you about Edith Wharton because I like to read the works of American women novelists.  I discovered her in this book offered by my sister or my parents during one of my birthdays. Who is Edith Wharton? First of all, she was born in New York in 1862...