tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72945894139392490802024-03-15T21:10:20.681-04:00Whimsy BowerAspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-13998625822990476982021-12-31T12:57:00.000-05:002021-12-31T12:57:25.016-05:00Happy New Year<p> </p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img alt="Happy New Year, blog post by Aspasia S. Bissas, aspasiasbissas.com. Happy new year 2022, recipe, loukoumades, greek doughnuts" class="wp-image-5172" data-attachment-id="5172" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-caption="<p>Photo by olia danilevich on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/text-6149104/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a></p>
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<p>I don’t think it’s too much to hope for a better year in 2022, so I’m sending you all my best wishes for good things ahead!</p>
<p>There are a few different New Year’s traditions in my family that
come from our Greek culture. The one I’ll be indulging in tomorrow is
making Loukoumades, or Greek doughnuts. These were a highlight of the
holidays growing up, and I thought I’d share my mom’s recipe. Enjoy!</p>
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<p>This recipe makes enough for at least 6 people. Feel free to halve the amounts to make less.</p>
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<p>(Apologies for the lack of precise measurements– my mom was one of
those cooks who just knew how to make things. Luckily the recipe doesn’t
need to be too precise.)</p>
<p>2 highball glasses/tall drinking glasses of warm water</p>
<p>3 soup spoons yeast</p>
<p>1/2 teaspoon salt</p>
<p>4 soup spoons vegetable oil (or olive oil, if you want to be authentic)</p>
<p>2 to 3 highball glasses/tall drinking glasses all-purpose flour</p>
<p>Mix together water, yeast, salt, and oil in a large bowl. Add flour,
mixing in thoroughly. Batter should have a similar consistency to
pancake batter (not too thick nor runny). Cover the bowl with a clean
tea towel and let sit until mixture has doubled in bulk.</p>
<p>Once the batter is ready, pour vegetable oil several inches deep into
a saucepan (don’t fill the pan more than halfway). Heat oil over high
heat. To test if it’s hot enough, carefully drop a small amount of
batter in; if the batter floats and oil bubbles around, you’re ready to
start making the loukoumades. (If the batter immediately turn brown, the
oil is too hot. Turn it down and test again in a few minutes.)</p>
<p>Lower heat to medium-low. Carefully drop in scant tablespoons of
batter (the loukoumades puff up, so you don’t want to make them too
big). Don’t crowd the pan. Fry loukoumades, turning them until they are
lightly golden and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place
them in a bowl or large dish lined with paper towels. Continue until
you’re out of batter, adding more oil to the pan, if necessary.</p>
<p>SYRUP</p>
<p>2 cups unpasteurized honey</p>
<p>3/4 cup to 1 cup water (depends on whether you prefer a thicker or thinner syrup)</p>
<p>Simmer water and honey together in a small saucepan for 3 to 4 minutes. Lower heat to minimum and keep warm.</p>
<p>TO SERVE:</p>
<p>If you prefer crispy loukoumades like I do, pour some syrup into an
individual bowl, sprinkle with ground cinnamon, and dip loukoumades into
the syrup as you’re eating them. </p>
<p>If you prefer softer/sweeter loukoumades, place them in a serving
bowl. Pour the syrup over them and sprinkle with cinnamon. Eat while
still warm.</p>
<p>You can also reheat loukoumades in the oven at 350F (175C) for about 15 minutes. Loukoumades are best eaten the same day.</p>
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Happy Canada Day to all Canadians, no matter where they find themselves on 1 July!<br />
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Did you know that Canada Day is not our independence day? It's Canada's birthday (happy 152nd!) July 1st marks the anniversary of Confederation, or the day the first four provinces officially joined to create the Dominion of Canada.<br />
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What happens when a predator loves its prey?<br /><br />Centuries-old Mara
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expected, even as Mara falls into a downward spiral of delusion and
obsession. Will she make a devil's deal to save both their souls? With
pasts like theirs, can they ever have a future?<br />
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On the run from both vampires and hunters, Mara and Lee are forced to
confront the bleak reality of their future together. But an unexpected
turn of events offers Mara the chance to shift things in her favor--at a
cost. Will she walk away or will she embrace the magic?<br /><br /><a href="https://aspasiasbissas.com/books" target="_blank"><i>Blood Magic</i></a> is a standalone short story that takes place within the novel <a href="https://aspasiasbissas.com/books" target="_blank"><i>Love Lies Bleeding</i></a> by Aspasia S. Bissas. You don't need to read <i>Love Lies
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Like so many ideas of dubious merit, this one began on Pinterest. A simple image with an excited caption about making an "easy" tablecloth by sewing bandanas together. So cute! Well...<br />
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Okay, so it's not a particularly difficult project but it's not as easy as it seems on the surface. Bandanas, as it turns out, aren't an ideal medium. They're not a uniform size or shape (at least the ones I used weren't), and the fabric isn't the best quality--ridiculously prone to wrinkles and warping. On the other hand, the resulting table cloth really is cute--perfect for a picnic table or other casual setting.<br />
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Want to make one? Here's how...<br />
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1. Buy bandanas. You can find them pretty cheap at Michaels, but you can find them cheaper elsewhere. I got mine at <a href="https://bandanascanada.com/" target="_blank">Bandanas Canada</a>. Yes, this country doesn't have a local store comparable to Mod Cloth or Spoonflower (to my endless chagrin), but we have a dedicated bandana store!<br />
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2. Wash bandanas in hot water and dry them in the dryer on the hottest setting. Why? To pre-shrink them and lose some of the excess dye. You need to pre-shrink because otherwise your project will be ruined the first time you wash it. They will also bleed dye, so either keep washing them until the wash water rinses clear, or make sure to buy colours that won't ruin each other when they're washed together (it's probably best to avoid white bandanas in your tablecloth).<br />
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3. Iron. And get used to ironing. It turns out looking at bandanas wrinkles them.<br />
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4. For my tablecloth I used nine bandanas in total: three rows of three alternating colours. This size will comfortably cover a picnic table. You can make it bigger if you want to use it on a bigger table or as a picnic blanket, but I wouldn't go too much bigger.<br />
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5. Time to sew. Pin right sides together (be careful--it's not easy to tell right and wrong sides apart; at least, not until you've accidentally sewed a right side to a wrong side, at which point you will suddenly clearly see the difference and then have to fix it). I used 1/2" seam allowances and that worked well. Sew three bandanas together to make a row. Repeat two more times (or however many times needed to make enough rows for the size cloth you want). Then sew rows together (pin right sides together first, then sew long edges with a 1/2" seam allowance). When pinning two rows together before sewing, make sure to match seams (where two bandanas have been joined), not the outer edges of the bandanas. Uneven outer edges can be fixed but if the seams don't match up, your patchwork effect will be ruined. Don't forget to keep ironing as you go--wrinkled fabric does not a good result make.<br />
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6. Final step: finish the outer edge of your table cloth. I'd been hoping to skip this part since bandanas already have finished edges, but the lack of uniformity of the bandanas meant the outer edge was noticeably uneven. If yours is also uneven, fold under enough of the edge to straighten it out. Iron edge (pin in place if you need to). Sew (I topstitched with a 1/4" seam allowance for this part)--just make sure the needle catches the folded under edge as you go. That's it. Snip any loose threads and iron one more time (don't worry--it'll be wrinkled again before long). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Much better. No real lemons on hand, so I broke out the plastic one. There's nothing quite so hopeless as trying to evoke summer on a grey January day in Canada. I don't think we've seen the sun for a week. </td></tr>
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Have extra bandanas left? You could try making pillows (place two bandanas, right sides together, and sew on three sides. Turn right side out. Fill with a pillow form or stuffing. Sew fourth side closed by hand).<br />
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You could make a quilt, although I wouldn't put too much work into it, given the quality of the fabric. Still, it could be a fun casual project. The three by three bandana configuration seems like a good size for a double bed (but measure to be sure).<br />
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Bandanas cut in half diagonally could be used to make bunting.<br />
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Two or three bandanas could be used as the basis for an apron.<br />
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Do you have any more ideas on how to use bandanas in crafts? Let me know in the comments.Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-55620248625597609932016-08-07T20:23:00.000-04:002016-08-07T20:23:08.564-04:00Getting DishyI'm a bit weird when it comes to crochet. I don't do it regularly like most crocheters (or knitters), but I get sudden urges to try a project. I taught myself to make granny squares when I woke up one day with the desire to <a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2013/06/blanketed.html" target="_blank">make a blanket</a> like the ones my mom and grandmother used to make. A couple of weeks ago I decided I *needed* to crochet some dishcloths. So, what could I do but give in? Crafting--it's a sickness (a fun, relaxing sickness). <br />
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1. The dishcloth patterns I've looked at all call for cotton yarn (although I wonder if bamboo
might also work). They also all seem to use worsted weight yarn.<br />
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2. The finished dishcloth does a nice job, but it takes a long time to dry. I need to wring it out really well and drape it over the faucet to encourage it to dry faster. I much prefer a fast-drying dishcloth, so I'm debating whether I want to make more dishcloths in future.<br />
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3. The one thing (so far) that these cloths are not good for are serrated knives. The loops keep getting caught on the blades--I'm afraid it'll ruin the cloth over time.<br />
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4. If I make any more dishcloths, I'll either wash them a couple of times before using them, or I'll use a natural, unbleached cotton yarn. These ones bleed dye like crazy, turning the dish water blue. So much for cute colours.<br />
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5. I found the pattern made very large cloths. Since my preference is for a smaller dishcloth, I crocheted fewer rows than the pattern called for. <br />
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<a href="http://www.crochetnmore.com/dishcloth.htm" target="_blank">This</a> is the pattern I used.<br />
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Feel free to share any questions or comments below. Happy Crafting :)<br />
<br />Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-20621395605817885372016-07-05T20:42:00.000-04:002016-07-05T20:42:42.944-04:00Making Crème Anglaise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a while since my last post: sorry, everyone. Since I got back from Paris in April (sigh) life seems to be busy busy. Not that it's been all work. I finished a needlepoint, broke out my bead supplies for some necklace making, re-potted plants, worked on a paint-by-numbers, and am still sorting through photos from my trip (I have a tendency to go a bit overboard with a camera). I'm also working hard on editing my novel (stay tuned). And when I can, I do a little cooking.<br />
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A few days ago I decided to try making the Sweet Jam Crêpes with Crème Anglaise from <i>Crêpes</i> (edited by Camille Le Foll). The crêpes themselves were just okay, but the Crème Anglaise, a sweet vanilla sauce, was worth sharing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You don't need many ingredients to make Crème Anglaise: eggs, vanilla, sugar, milk, and cornstarch</td></tr>
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I found the recipe a little vague, but manageable (although I wouldn't recommend this book to cooking newbies). I'd never made Crème Anglaise before and I didn't know how thick it's supposed to be. Using the photo in the book as a guide, I left it on the runny side. I don't see why you couldn't keep cooking until you get whatever consistency you prefer (and if you cook it long enough, you'll end up with a delicious vanilla pudding). Serve Crème Anglaise with crêpes, waffles, pancakes, or fresh fruit (I had some left over and it was excellent with sliced strawberries). I think it would also be good served with cake.<br />
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3 egg yolks<br />
1/4 cup superfine sugar<br />
1 tsp cornstarch<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 1/4 cups milk<br />
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Beat the egg yolks in a bowl with the sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract and a little of the milk [I used 1/4 cup of the milk].<br />
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Bring the remaining milk to a boil in a heavy-based saucepan. Pour the hot milk over the egg yolks mixture, stirring, and then pour it back into the pan [This is called tempering and the book neglects to mention that you need to add the hot milk **slowly** to the egg mixture or you'll end up with scrambled eggs. You can pour the hot milk in a thin stream while you stir, or you can add the hot milk to the egg mixture a tablespoon at a time until all the milk has been added]. Cook over a very gentle heat, stirring until the Crème Anglaise thickens. [The time depends on how thick you want the resulting Crème. To get it to the stage where it has thickened and clings to the back of a spoon takes about 20 minutes.] (Do not boil or the mixture might curdle.)<br />
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Still have questions? Feel free to ask in the comments. Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-37180832746707750892016-03-29T21:02:00.000-04:002016-05-09T20:12:00.605-04:00Misha Collins Is the Fifth Element<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm not one to gush over actors or celebrities--nothing against them; I just don't generally care about what they get up to offscreen. Occasionally, however, one of them piques my interest and I go looking for more info. That's how I found out about Misha Collins.<br />
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For anyone unfamiliar, Misha Collins is an actor--you might know him as the angel Castiel on <i>Supernatural</i>. I'm not really a fan of <i>Supernatural</i> (I'm missing the "Super" in the Superwholock fandom, alas), but I do like a few of the characters, particularly Castiel. Over time I found out through the internet grapevine that Misha is kind of a wacky guy on social media, so I started following him. I wasn't disappointed (it turns out he's a genuinely good person, as well as funny). From there I decided to check out his imdb profile and what I found out about him kind of blew my mind.<br />
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-Is a published poet (published in respected journals, such as the Columbia Poetry Review). You can watch him sharing one of his poems here:<br />
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-Has co-founded an amazing charity organization, <a href="http://www.randomacts.org/" target="_blank">Random Acts</a>, which does things like building schools and orphanages, while also encouraging people worldwide to do good on their own. Random Acts has also started a crisis support centre, along with the "<a href="http://www.randomacts.org/programs/crisis-support-network/" target="_blank">You Are Not Alone</a>" initiative, to help <i>Supernatural</i> fans cope with all sorts of mental health issues they may be facing.<br />
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-Runs the world's largest scavenger hunt, <a href="http://www.gishwhes.com/" target="_blank">GISHWHES</a>: the Greatest
International Scavenger Hunt The World Has Ever Seen, which has helped
him break five (!) Guinness World Records.<br />
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-Does an online cooking show with his son (I think his daughter might have also joined in more recently):<br />
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-Is a certified EMT<br />
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-Goes on Buddhist meditation retreats at monasteries around the world.<br />
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-Did I mention he built his own house, including cabinets and most of the furniture in it? The pictures <a href="http://he-is-lightning-in-a-bottle.tumblr.com/post/61725258688/photoset_iframe/he-is-lightning-in-a-bottle/tumblr_mtek5mUbTm1swemsf/500/false" target="_blank">here</a> aren't great but you get the idea, and it doesn't suck. <br />
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Bonus: Was the inspiration for "<a href="http://www.supernaturalwiki.com/index.php?title=Mishapocalypse" target="_blank">Mishapocalypse</a>" on 1 April 2013, when Tumblr users switched their user (and other) pics to pictures of Misha. <br />
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I'm sure further research would uncover more worth sharing, but I'll leave it for another time. And why am I sharing this, anyway? Because awesomeness needs to be shared, so it can inspire and beget more awesomeness. Don't you feel better knowing people like this exist in the world? Actually, the more I found out about Misha Collins, the more I started thinking he wasn't quite your standard human. Which led me to the conclusion that, much like Leeloo in <i>The Fifth Element</i> (a movie you should probably go watch if you haven't already, even though it's Misha free), Misha Collins is at least a, if not the, Fifth Element, which is to say...<br />
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<br />Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-23049074442907528612016-03-20T14:05:00.003-04:002016-03-20T14:05:48.118-04:00Apron Strings 7Going through some of my pictures, I realized I'd forgotten to post about an apron I made a while back. Since I can't deprive my loyal readers of the joys of apron making, it's time to share the Reversible Hostess Apron!<br />
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I don't know if I've mentioned this before but making aprons is fun. You get to use fabrics you might not otherwise have a purpose for, they can be embellished however you like, and they're forgiving of mistakes. Not to mention that in the end you get a whimsical (or not, if that's your preference) piece of clothing that's actually practical :)<br />
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Picking the fabrics is one of the best parts (for me, anyway). I knew as soon as I saw this retro "coffee time" fabric that I had to use it for something. And polka dots are always good.<br />
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Reversible aprons are surprisingly easy to make. If you can sew two pieces of fabric together, you can do it. Ruffles are a little trickier but once you have the technique down, it's mostly a matter of patience. The pocket was the problem part on this apron. Not that pockets are inherently difficult, but I decided to freehand the template (dumb) and then experiment with contrasting stitching (meh). I also had trouble finding a good placement for it; I seem to recall having to undo it at least once and sew it on again. Measure twice and stitch once--good advice.<br />
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Despite pocket issues, I love how the apron turned out.<br />
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Made using the free tutorial generously provided <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.ca/2009/02/free-reversible-hostess-apron-pattern.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Those of you who've glanced at the "About Me" section to the right of this column have probably noticed my name is Aspasia. Yes, it is my real name ;) It came to me by way of my grandmother, who in turn was named after her grandmother. I would love to know how far down the line this tradition extended but, unfortunately, record keeping was pretty much nonexistent in Greece during centuries of Ottoman occupation. Sometimes, though, I wonder if the line of Aspasias in my family could possibly stretch all the way back to the first known Aspasia: Aspasia of Miletus.<br />
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Aspasia of Miletus was born in 470 BCE and died in 400 BCE. Although born in Miletus (in present-day Turkey), she found her way to Athens, where she made an impression. At a time when Athenian women led severely constricted lives, Aspasia was independent, outspoken, publicly active, and renowned for her intelligence (she influenced and impressed intellectuals and philosophers, including Plato and Socrates). At some point she caught the eye of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericles" target="_blank">Pericles of Athens</a> ("<span>...arguably the most prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens during the Golden Age...") and they fell in love. Unable (or unwilling) to marry, they chose to live together as partners.</span><br />
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<span>Aspasia is commonly thought to have been a <i>hetaera</i>, which many people have wrongly interpreted as meaning a prostitute. In reality <i><a href="http://www.rwaag.org/hetaera" target="_blank">hetaerae</a> </i>were trained companions, more akin to the geishas of Japan. As an occupation, it would have appealed to a woman used to more independence and freedom than what was allowed in ancient Athens. My opinion on the matter, however, is that whether Aspasia was a <i>hetaera</i> or not, the term "whore" was, is, and unfortunately probably always will be applied to strong, outspoken women by people, cultures, and societies that don't approve of strength and outspokenness in women. Not always popular among her contemporaries in Athens, Aspasia was an easy target for such insults, as well as a number of unfounded allegations. At one point she was put on trial for impiety (she won). She was also accused of being responsible for the Samian War, the Peloponnesian War, and even for corrupting the women of Athens. </span><br />
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<span>Unfortunately, it's difficult to be completely certain of the accuracy of what is known of Aspasia's life. But the fact that her memory has survived at all (particularly through millennia of patriarchal bias and the suppression of Hellenistic culture by the Greek Orthodox Church) is kind of amazing. In some cases, she's even been honoured: a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspasia_lunata" target="_blank">species of orchid</a>, a type of <a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/69362/i-Viola-i-Aspasia-%28Va%29/Details?returnurl=%2Fplants%2Fperennials%3Fs%3Ddesc%28plant_merged%29%26context%3Db%25253D0%252526hf%25253D12%252526l%25253Den%252526s%25253Ddesc%25252528plant_merged%25252529%252526sl%25253Dplants%252526r%25253Df%2525252Fplant_plant_type%2525252Fherbaceous%25252Bperennial%26page%3D1%26aliaspath%3D%252fplants%252fperennials" target="_blank">viola</a>, and a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parantica_aspasia" target="_blank">butterfly</a> have been named after her. On International Women's Day, Aspasia of Miletus is still a source of inspiration.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viola 'Aspasia'</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-31185240601675975492016-02-29T16:22:00.000-05:002016-03-01T14:57:57.745-05:00Goat Cheese with Raspberry Vinegar and Lavender HoneyI'm currently reading <i><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Rue-Tatin-Living-Cooking-French-ebook/dp/B000FC1JR6/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1456778712&sr=1-2&keywords=rue+tatin" target="_blank">On Rue Tatin</a>,</i> a cookbook author's memoir about "living and cooking in a French town."<br />
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I'm enjoying the book, drooling over the nun's cloister she and her husband bought and restored, and wishing I had access to a farmers' market like the one in Louviers. On the other hand, the more I read, the surer I am that the French lifestyle is not for me (for a start, the process of buying anything at her local grocery store sounds painful). But one of the best parts of the book are the recipes included at the end of every chapter. When I saw the recipe for Goat Cheese with Raspberry Vinegar and Lavender Honey, I knew I had to try it right away as (for once) I actually had all the ingredients (and have been looking for a good way to use two of the three). This recipe is easy to make and delicious, so a win all around. Serve as part of a cheese platter or as a snack with crackers or a baguette or artisan bread. The author claims she even serves it as dessert sometimes.<br />
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<b>Goat Cheese with Raspberry Vinegar and Lavender Honey</b></div>
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2 medium size fresh goat cheeses/chevre (about 11 oz/330g)</div>
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1 tablespoon lavender honey</div>
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Place the goat cheese in a medium sized bowl and, using a fork, mix in the raspberry vinegar. Pack the cheese into a small bowl and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.</div>
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At least 30 minutes before serving, remove the cheese from fridge. Just before serving, heat the honey just enough so that it liquefies (if it has solidified), and pour over the goat cheese. If desired, you can garnish with a few fresh or dried lavender flower buds and/or fresh raspberries.</div>
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6 small servings<br />
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EDIT: I made only half the recipe. With the remaining goat cheese, I skipped the step with the vinegar and instead mixed in some freshly ground black pepper and minced fresh basil before pouring lavender honey over the cheese. This was also an excellent combination. I'm sure any good quality honey can be substituted for lavender honey. </div>
Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-49541276926728505742016-02-18T21:34:00.001-05:002016-02-18T21:45:17.834-05:00Cushioned, or how to turn a needlepoint into a pillow in a few easy stepsAnyone who crafts knows the heartache of running out of storage and display space. Unfortunately, the joy of creating doesn't come with a TARDIS. Life is unfair. If you're heavy into needlepoint or embroidery, limited wall space is your main nemesis (damn windows taking up prime real estate). One way around this is to turn your needlepoint into a pillow. If you have basic sewing skills, it's actually really easy. This is the first pillow I've made and it took me about three hours total, including breaks and picture taking (but not including making the needlepoint).<br />
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You can make a pillow out of any needlepoint, but you can also get kits specifically meant to be turned into pillows. The kits come with a heavier, yarn-like, thread that will hold up better to wear and tear than the finer silk or cotton threads usually used in needlework. My aunt gave me the kit I used for this pillow (as well as supplying the basic instructions for the pillow-making technique). Thanks, Thia Toula :)<br />
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Step 1: Have a completed needlepoint on hand.<br />
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Step 2: You'll need two pieces of fabric the size of the needlepoint. One should complement the needlepoint design; the other one won't show so the colour doesn't matter. I was lucky and found the perfect red fabric in my stash:<br />
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Step 3: Iron the fabric.<br />
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I decided to trim the excess canvas from the edges of the needlepoint. <br />
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Step 4: Once the fabric is ironed, pin needlepoint to it with the design facing outward (if you're using two fabrics, use the one that won't be showing):<br />
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Step 5: Once fabric is pinned, cut it to the size of the needlepoint. I decided to trim the canvas a bit more and ended up regretting it. Longer edges will be tucked inside the pillow anyway, but super short ones have little bits that tend to poke through the seams once the pillow is finished. Next time I'll leave them about a centimeter (half an inch) long on all sides. <br />
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Step 6: Use the first piece of fabric as a template for the second piece: pin both together and cut the second piece to match the first. </div>
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Step 7: Pin the first piece of fabric to the back of the needlepoint again and sew all around the edge, keeping the needle as close to the needlepoint edge as possible. Make sure all the fabric is attached securely. <br />
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Step 8: Next pin the second piece of fabric--right side down--to the front of the needlepoint. Leave one end unpinned (preferably a short end).<br />
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Step 9: Sew around three sides, leaving the unpinned end open. When sewing, keep the needle close to the edge of the needlepoint, but it's okay to sew onto the needlepoint if you need to. Double check to make sure the three sewn edges are secured and there are no gaps in the stitching. <br />
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Step 10: Now you need to turn the pillow right side out. Do this gently so that you don't accidentally rip a seam open. If you pull too hard, or didn't check your stitching well enough, you will discover something like this:<br />
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If you find stitching gaps, you'll have to turn the pillow inside out again, rip out the bad stitches and loose threads, and re-sew it. This is something you'll want to avoid, if you can help it. Once you're all done, you'll have an empty case.<br />
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Step 11: Before continuing, iron the whole thing again, paying particular attention to the edges.<br />
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Step 12: Have something to put inside your new case. If your needlepoint is a standard size, you can buy a ready-made pillow form. Mine was an unusual shape, so I bought a bag of fiber fill. I don't think the type matters--I got this on sale at Michaels. But if you have an option, it's probably a good idea to go with a brand that's washable and hypo-allergenic.<br />
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It's so fluffy!<br />
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Step 13: With fiber fill, just grab handfuls of it and place them inside the case. You can fill your pillow as much or as little as you like. I stuffed mine like a sausage, using most of that large bag of filler. I can use my pillow as a blunt weapon now...<br />
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Now it's pillow shaped:<br />
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Step 15: But you still have an open end. This will require hand stitching to finish off (and this is why it was best to leave a short end open). If you don't know how to hand stitch, you can check out <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Sewing-Basic-Slip-Stitch-Blind-Stitch/" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> or this <a href="https://youtu.be/1PGtaQjFP7E" target="_blank">video tutorial</a> or Google how to hand stitch a pillow closed. Any of those options will explain it better than I can. <br />
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Once you've sewn the final edge shut, you're done! My pillow is actually supposed to be placed in front of a door to block drafts, but that's not happening. An obstacle in front of a door seems like asking for trouble in case of an emergency. Also, who wants to move a pillow every time they open the door? Besides, in this house we have actual cats, so a floor pillow is another name for a fur-magnet/hairball-target. This "draft stopper" is staying on the sofa, where it looks cuter than on the floor and is much handier for snuggling.<br />
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Questions? Comments? If I wasn't clear about something, please let me know and I'll do my best to clarify. Hopefully now you can stop fretting about diminishing wall space and start turning your needlework creations into pillows. Just try not to think about where all those pillows are going to go...Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-23211263159020375572016-01-21T15:28:00.000-05:002016-01-21T15:36:08.034-05:00And the Kitchen SinkAs I was <strike>getting way too excited about</strike> admiring in a dignified fashion my freshly cleaned and shiny kitchen sink...<br />
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...it occurred to me that I'm probably not the only person out there who appreciates a clean sink. Kitchen sinks tend to get used a lot, and for way more than just washing dishes and rinsing vegetables. Mine is often a repository for plants in the process of being re-potted or trimmed. I also clean paint brushes and palettes in there, as well as empty cat food cans on the way to the recycling bin. And repeatedly rinse out cloths that are being used to clean other things. Anyway, the point is that all kinds of unpleasantness goes on in the kitchen sink and it tends to leave a residue. I've found that even washing the sink doesn't quite get it shiny, or even that clean. So in the spirit of mutual sink appreciation, I thought I'd share what does work:</div>
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It's meant for cleaning stainless steel cookware, which it does admirably and I recommend for that purpose. But it also does a great job on stainless steel sinks too. Just follow the directions on the package (basically get sink wet, sprinkle some powder on, use a cloth to scrub gently in a circular motion, rinse). I then wash the sink (with the same sudsy water mixture usually used for washing dishes) to get all the powder remains off and rinse well. Then dry if I want it looking extra nice (although that lasts all of five minutes). If you can't find Bar Keepers Friend, you can also use:</div>
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Although in my experience, Lagostina Cleaner is actually harder to find in stores. It also costs a little more but, strangely enough, smells nicer than Bar Keepers Friend, which I actually think smells a little gross. Either way, both these cleaners do a great job and are well worth keeping on hand, even if you never use them on your cookware. Bonus: these are considered to be green/environmentally safe products, although they can cause irritation (I recommend using gloves, especially if you have sensitive skin).<br />
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A few minutes of effort for much dignified admiration. You can't go wrong.<br />
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<br />Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-4429925487174586372016-01-08T18:04:00.000-05:002016-01-08T18:04:35.498-05:00I just gotta be me...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I first started Whimsy Bower (formerly Domicile), I envisioned it as a place to share all my domestic-type interests: decorating, crafts, gardening, cooking. Occasionally I posted about other things I liked that I thought readers might enjoy: cats, travel, books. But I have other interests, various and sundry, that don't necessary fit into the domestic-pet-sightseeing sort-of mold. Vampires, for example, and history, and general geekiness. So I decided to make more blogs: <a href="http://geekerygirl.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Geek Grrrl</a> and <a href="http://bloodtyping.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Blood Lines</a>, which you may have checked out at some point. But it turns out compartmentalizing your interests is less fun and more time consuming than letting them meld into one colossal bundle of goodness. Which is why I've decided to expand while streamlining. Yes, that's a thing.<br />
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Whimsy Bower will now encompass all my personal interests. One week you might find a post about my first attempt at making moussaka; the next it might be a rant about the ridiculously long periods of time between seasons of <i>Sherlock </i>(seriously--what the hell?) Blood Lines, my vampire blog, is now my work blog (did I mention I'm a writer? My novel will be coming to an e-reader near you...soon-ish...) with occasional general-interest stories about creatures of the night (sorry--no more reviews of shows and movies, although I do have to say that the series finale of <i>True Blood</i> was one of the worst I've ever seen). Geek Grrrl, unfortunately, is now officially retired (some of you may have noticed I haven't posted there since 2014). Not to fear--the blog is staying up and you can still look at past posts there. And I'll now be writing about geeky stuff here: rejoice!<br />
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So, to explain--no, wait, there's no time to explain--to sum up: Whimsy Bower = personal miscellany, Blood Lines = writing + vampires, and Geek Grrrl is no more. Now let's have fun storming the castle...Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-84071165547175066532015-12-21T13:57:00.000-05:002015-12-21T13:57:11.646-05:00Happy Solstice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing everyone a happy Winter Solstice! Welcome the return of the light...<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image from http://www.freeimages.co.uk/</span>Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-35715013357755084542015-12-08T21:37:00.000-05:002015-12-08T21:41:01.073-05:00Blanketed 2Those of you who've been following this blog for a while may remember a <a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2014/03/apron-strings-4.html" target="_blank">post</a> a while back about my second attempt at crocheting a blanket. I was making it for my cousin and his wife with the main criterion being "bright colours." Well, after much time, blood, sweat, tears, and cat hair, the blanket is complete! It now covers the couch at my cousins' place, where, as they put it "everyone can see it." I guess it was worth the wait :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used a variegated yarn to join the pieces together. This one blended well with the colours I used in the squares.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He's less impressed, however, with my sticking a camera in his face. Yes, he is sticking his tongue out at me.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoping I'll just go away. His brother, Wraith, would usually sit on my blanket-covered lap as I worked on it. And that's why the blanket got washed before I gave it to my cousins (it still probably had a ton of cat hair on it--sorry, guys...)</td></tr>
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For the granny squares I used <a href="http://crochet.about.com/od/learntocrochet/ss/Crochet_Granny_Square.htm" target="_blank">this</a> pattern.<br />
For the joining technique I used the Flat Braid Joining Method (instructions <a href="http://crochet.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=crochet&cdn=hobbies&tm=120&f=00&su=p284.13.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=7&bts=7&zu=http%3A//priscillascrochet.net/free%2520patterns/Afghan%2520Edgings%2520and%2520Joinings/Flat%2520Braid%2520Square%2520Joining%2520Method.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>).Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-38582972935711954752015-09-12T18:25:00.000-04:002015-09-12T18:25:06.042-04:00Christie's Antique and Vintage ShowToday was a long day that was a long time in the making.<br />
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Several months ago I was reading the latest post on one of my favourite blogs (see it <a href="http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/christies-antique-show-spring-2015/" target="_blank">here</a>), and discovered the existence of <a href="http://christieantiqueshow.ca/" target="_blank">Christie's Antique Show</a>. Well, as soon as I saw the photo of an entire table covered in jadeite (AKA jadite, green milk glass, or that awesome green stuff...) I set the date in my calendar.<br />
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Yay antiques!<br />
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Today the big day finally arrived and the SO and I set forth to Hamilton (about an hour west of Toronto), coffees in hand and excitement rising (okay, I was excited; he was wondering how he got suckered into this). Despite getting turned around in the wilds of Hamilton (at one point we saw a valley with numerous plumes of smoke/steam rising, which led to comparisons with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isengard" target="_blank">Isengard</a> and jokes about Orcs), we made pretty good time to the show.<br />
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If I hadn't already pre-bought the tickets, I might just have turned around and gone home at the sight of all the cars lined up to get in. I don't like lines. Or crowds. Or small groups. But jadeite is a powerful motivator so we forged ahead (another Isengard reference for you). I'm so glad we did. The lines and crowds really weren't bad, and there was so much to see. Tons of glassware and metal signs, a surprising number of vintage wooden crates, some great furniture pieces, plenty of Canadiana. Some weird stuff too, like an actual life-size <a href="http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?175871-Mugwump-Naked-Lunch-Cronenberg" target="_blank">mugwump</a> from David Cronenberg's movie <i>Naked Lunch</i>. If you thought those things were creepy onscreen, you have no idea (I should've stopped to ask where they got it or how much they were asking).<br />
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And there was lots of jadeite. Two places with large selections, and a few with smaller offerings or only a couple of pieces. The shock was the prices. Why didn't I start buying this stuff years ago when I fell in love with it and it wasn't super popular? Now everyone's into it and the prices reflect that. Sigh. I should probably just wait until it's out of fashion again. But I couldn't resist getting a couple of pieces anyway. I'm stupid like that. Keep reading for pictures of the show and to see what I ended up getting...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jadeite in all its glory, along with accompanying sticker shock</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome little dollhouse. Note the bird and nest on the window ledge, as well as the letters in the mailbox.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The table of jadeite that lured me to the show in the first place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John McClane would be so jealous...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Boy indeed--this thing was taller than the corner of the tent.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's right--two Bohemian glasses.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was so excited to take the picture, I didn't notice the glass was wet. Sorry about the spots.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I couldn't resist this set of three covered dishes. All the jadeite I got today is 1940s era. Side note: the table cloth is one I got at the market in <a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/provence-carpentras.html" target="_blank">Carpentras, Provence</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fire-King sticker still there 70 years later</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better view of the design on the lid. Not sure how the colour ended up so off in this shot.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best part is how it glows when the light hits it</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see this flour shaker in the first jadeite market shot above. I especially liked it because I actually needed something like this. It's a darker green than the other pieces too--extra pretty.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another useful piece. I justify my magpie tendencies by at least trying to get things that are useful and not just dust collectors (although I have more than enough of those too...)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All my loot. Can't wait for the next show!</td></tr>
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Oh, and we ended our visit by treating ourselves to some mini donuts, made on the spot and tossed in powdered sugar. Those were worth the trip on their own...</div>
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<br />Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-22295962395454121232015-07-31T14:41:00.000-04:002015-07-31T14:41:58.131-04:00Pere Lachaise: Part 4When I went to Pere Lachaise, I'd asked to be taken to the entrance nearest Oscar Wilde's tomb. I had a plan to make my way through the cemetery to the Menilmontant entrance, and then go see some other sights from there. The driver never said anything but as I wandered among the tombs, I realized something wasn't right. Double checking, I found I had actually been dropped off at the Menilmontant entrance. I was annoyed that my plans had been messed up, and even more so that the driver hadn't said a word about leaving me at a different place than requested. Still, I was in an awesome place, beautiful, quiet, lots of isolated nooks where I could be by myself with my camera, so I didn't stay annoyed too long. A couple of hours later, after my camera battery had died and I was heading out of Pere Lachaise, I noticed this:<br />
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Mystery of the drop off at the wrong entrance: solved. Mystery of why the driver didn't say anything (perhaps "Be careful in isolated parts of the cemetery, lone female tourist"): no idea. Anyway, I was (luckily) fine and hopefully these "attacks," whatever they were, have been stopped, but it's a good lesson in always being aware of your surroundings, even in places where you feel comfortable and that seem perfectly peaceful and safe.<br />
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On that note, here are the last of my photos from Pere Lachaise...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This avenue within Pere Lachaise is named in honour of foreign soldiers who died for France. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The grave of Hubertine Auclert. I overheard a guide saying she is the reason French women got the vote. We all owe her and women like her a debt of gratitude.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grave of Delphine de Cambaceres. supposed daughter of the Duke of Morny. Bust sculpted by Amedee Jouandot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is another angle of the tomb I initially thought was a church. Jean-Francois Cail was an industrialist. His name, among others, was inscribed on the Eiffel Tower by Gustave Eiffel in recognition of Cail's contributions to the project.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I snapped this with my phone on the way out because the tiles are too pretty not to get a picture of them. Next trip I take, I'm bringing an extra battery for my camera, although my SO actually thinks the problem is my charger. Either way, I don't think an extra battery would hurt.</td></tr>
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And that concludes my posts on my trip. Although I didn't love travelling on my own, I would do it again in a heartbeat if it means getting to see and experience something amazing. If you have a dream and no one else shares it, do it anyway. If an anxiety-ridden homebody like me can do it, anyone can. I'm already planning my next trip to France...<br />
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/06/zen-and-art-of-provencal-cookery-part-1.html" target="_blank">Zen and the Art of Provencal Cookery, Part 1</a> </div>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/06/zen-and-art-of-provencal-cookery-part-2.html" target="_blank">Zen and the Art of Provencal Cookery, Part 2</a></div>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/06/zen-and-art-of-provencal-cookery-part-3.html" target="_blank">Zen and the Art of Provencal Cookery, Part 3</a></div>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/pere-lachaise-part-3.html" target="_blank">Pere Lachaise: Part 3</a> Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-40216941697260708032015-07-29T12:45:00.000-04:002015-07-29T12:45:26.847-04:00Pere Lachaise: Part 3One of the most personally satisfying moments of my trip to France happened in Pere Lachaise. A pair of French visitors to the cemetery mistook me for a local and asked if I knew where a specific grave was. I'd suffered a lot of anxiety about taking my casual style to ultra-fashionable Paris (I don't know what I was worried about exactly; maybe I thought I'd be laughed out of town, or sympathetically handed copies of <i>Vogue</i> or something). When I travel, I want to be comfortable, so it was basically t-shirts, maxi skirts, and converse. The fact that I was mistaken for a Parisian still gives me a little thrill. I think it was my hat, a black Panama: <br />
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Never underestimate the power of a good hat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tombs at Pere Lachaise (and many other cemeteries throughout Europe) are leased. If the lease isn't renewed, the bones are disinterred and moved to an ossuary (such as the one behind the <a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/pere-lachaise-part-2.html" target="_blank">"Aux Morts" monument</a>) and the tomb is leased to someone else. Some of the graves and tombs are marked <span class="CollResSrc" id="ctl00_cC_ucResEM_lblEntry" lang="1036"><i>"concession à perpétuité,"</i> which means the family has bought the tomb outright and it's permanently theirs.</span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/pere-lachaise-part-2.html" target="_blank">Pere Lachaise: Part 2 </a>Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-55915255628622199672015-07-27T13:46:00.000-04:002015-07-27T13:46:20.607-04:00Pere Lachaise: Part 2In my <a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/pere-lachaise-part-1.html" target="_blank">first Pere Lachaise post</a> I shared photos of ceramic (majolica) floral arrangements that are left on the graves and in tombs there. I mentioned how much I loved those arrangements and how disappointing it was that none of the nearby stores seemed to sell them. Well, in one of those moments of serendipity the universe occasionally doles out, a couple of hours after posting I accidentally came across the <a href="http://keramiekvoorbuiten.nl/" target="_blank">website</a> of a woman who also loves these ceramic flowers...and sells them. The website is mostly in Dutch, but if you have any questions, you can write to her in English. I did and quickly received a friendly and extremely informative reply (I can think of several big companies that could take lessons in customer service from her). It turns out stores near Pere Lachaise do sell these majolica flowers (that'll learn me to only look in windows and not actually go inside and ask). But if you're not going to Paris anytime soon and you're interested in getting your own majolica flowers (they're frost tolerant and would make gorgeous garden decorations--just don't leave them outside if you have cold winters), it's awesome that there is a source for ordering them. You can also look at all the pretties on the factory's <a href="http://www.ceramiquesdefrance.com/fr/ceramiques-florales/1/" target="_blank">website</a>, although you can't order from them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thought this fellow was immortalizing his love of dance, but when I got closer I realized the statue is holding the hilt of a sword. I suppose this is a majestic pose for a defender of the republic. But I think Anatole de la Forge, who was a journalist and politician, missed his true calling.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"In Memory of Anatole de la Forge, the Valiant Defender of Saint-Quentin, the Faithful Defender of Democracy."</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grave of Charles Floquet, 55th Prime Minister of France. Scandal-ridden, he was in office for less than a year. And yet still gets this monument.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leon Philippe Beclard, politician under Napoleon III</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victor Cousin, Philosopher. He died at Cannes, but now if you want to be buried in Pere Lachaise, you have to die in Paris. Doesn't sound like the worst plan...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Generals Claude Martin Lecomte and Jacques Leonard Clement-Thomas were executed during the first uprising of the Paris Commune, 18 March 1871.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memorial to "the Dead," sculpted by Paul Albert Bartholome. An ossuary, described as a smaller catacombs, is located behind the monument, although it's not usually open to the public. Smaller copies of this monument have been made in a variety of materials and can be found in several museums, including the Musee d'Orsay.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/pere-lachaise-part-1.html" target="_blank">Pere Lachaise: Part 1</a> Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-33284182705732221512015-07-25T15:56:00.001-04:002015-07-25T15:56:32.511-04:00Pere Lachaise Part 1With limited time to spend in Paris, I had some trouble deciding what to do on the second day. It's Paris--you could spend a lifetime there and not see everything. It didn't take me long to settle on Pere Lachaise Cemetery; as with the lavender fields of Provence, I've wanted to see it since I first heard about it. I didn't regret my choice. Pere Lachaise is a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the city. If you enjoy taking pictures, you will not run out of subject matter here. I also recommend taking along a guide. So obvious in retrospect, I didn't realize until I was there that you can hire cemetery guides. While I enjoyed wandering around on my own, I caught snippets of what other people's guides were saying and it sounded like it would be well worth it to have someone take you through--especially if there are specific graves you want to see. Despite knowing the general area it was in and making an effort to find it, I never did come across Oscar Wilde's tomb.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These floral arrangements are ceramic. There are similar ones throughout the cemetery, in tombs and on graves. I think they're gorgeous. I checked to see if any shops in the area sold them but all I saw were the typical silk and plastic flower arrangements you can get anywhere; I guess the ceramic ones are from an earlier time. It's a shame. I would buy one of those wreaths in a second.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This amazing window was enclosed so you can only see it from the back. Imagine going to the trouble of creating something like this that will only ever be properly seen inside a tomb.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"<i>A Notre Soeur Regrettee</i>" (To Our Late Sister)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were a number of crows hanging out at Pere Lachaise but only this one posed for me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were a couple of monuments to "<i>victime de devoir</i>." This caught my eye because as far as I knew, "<i>devoir</i>" meant homework (as in what our French teacher used to assign us) and a newspaper in Quebec. I looked it up and it turns out <i>devoir</i> means duty, so I believe these monuments are to those who died in the line of duty.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colette's grave. Writer and cat lover. Her daughter, Colette de Jouvenel, is also buried here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Count d'Ornano was second cousins with Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1816 he married Napoleon's former mistress Marie Walewska. When she died in childbirth a year later, her heart was placed in this crypt (the rest of her was returned to her native Poland). Isn't history fun?</td></tr>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/paris-part-3.html" target="_blank">Paris: Part 3</a> Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-57149631079678535522015-07-21T14:18:00.001-04:002015-07-21T14:18:07.789-04:00Paris: Part 3With my limited time in Paris, I chose to forgo the Louvre in favour of the <a href="http://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html" target="_blank">Musee d'Orsay</a>. Why? One reason: the Van Gogh gallery. I love Van Gogh. I've driven ten hours in one day to see an exhibit of his work (totally worth it). I'm planning future trips around Van Gogh-related sites. So I knew as soon as I decided to go to Paris that my time would include a visit to the d'Orsay.<br />
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I didn't take any pictures of his paintings, though, because they need to be seen in person. They do not translate well in photographs. The colours don't show up properly. The magic gets lost. This might be true of all paintings, but I think it's especially true of Van Gogh. I would have had trouble getting decent pictures anyway because the gallery was swarmed, in part because every other person insisted on taking selfies with the works. Handy life hint: when you're in a crowded space with lots of people who want to see the thing you're standing in front of, have enough courtesy to move on instead of indulging your ego. Why, no, I'm not a fan of selfies. But that's a rant for another time.<br />
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If you've seen the <i>Doctor Who</i> episode "<a href="http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Vincent_and_the_Doctor_%28TV_story%29" target="_blank">Vincent and the Doctor</a>" (beautiful episode, by the way, but totally inaccurate...) you might think the Van Gogh gallery at the d'Orsay is a large, well-lit open space, with the paintings arranged logically for viewing purposes. It's not. It's narrow, dark, poorly organized, and horrible to navigate when crowded (which I assume is always). Big miss. But the paintings are amazing and make up for it.<br />
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I have to say that the d'Orsay, while featuring a stunning main hall, really suffers from poor design and organization. It needs more bathrooms, some water fountains, and a cafeteria, because there's no way I'm lining up for a bottle of water (they had three places to eat, of varying levels of size and swankiness and unvarying lineups). It would have been nice if the wifi network they offered to visitors actually existed. And it would have been even nicer if there was clear path marked to the exit--I was starting to feel like a rat in a multi-level maze. Very frustrating experience. But the art is amazing, so at least they got the most important thing right. Despite my frustrations, I will go back to the Musee d'Orsay--in the off season.<br />
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If you're thinking of going (and you should), make sure you buy your ticket ahead of time in order to skip the line (<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/paris-part-2-i.html" target="_blank">here's</a> a tip about that). Bring your own water/snacks. And please forget the selfies.<br />
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The first few photos were taken as I walked from the Musee de l'Orangerie to the Musee d'Orsay. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A combination hat/coat rack and umbrellas stand made by Adolphe Bergue c. 1880-90 for the actress Sarah Bernhardt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emile Galle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vase, Emile Galle, 1900</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a great photo of an amazing piece of art. <i>Saint Michel terrassant le dragon</i> (Saint Michael slaying the dragon), Emmanuel Fremiet, 1897</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><pre class="tw-data-text vk_txt tw-ta tw-text-large" data-fulltext="" data-placeholder="Translation" dir="ltr" id="tw-target-text" style="height: 72px; text-align: left;"><span lang="fr"> <i><span style="font-size: small;">Sérénité </span></i><span style="font-size: small;">by Henri Martin, 1899</span></span></pre>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've seen pictures of this statue many times and always loved it but didn't realize it was at the d'Orsay. Happy surprise. I also never knew what it was called: <i>La nature se d</i>e<i>voilant a la science</i> (Nature unveils to science) by Louis-Ernest Barrias, 1899. Beautiful piece.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just outside the museum are six bronze statues representing continents, originally made for the <i>Exposition Universelle</i> in 1878. Above is <i>L'Europe</i> by Alexandre Schoenewerk.</td></tr>
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<span id="goog_767511936"></span><span id="goog_767511937"></span><br />Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-39024703153260386672015-07-19T10:21:00.003-04:002015-07-19T12:39:25.493-04:00Paris: Part 2 <span style="font-size: small;">When I was planning my visit to Paris, I discovered the <a href="http://www.musee-orangerie.fr/" target="_blank">Musee de l'Orangerie</a>. It's located to the side of the Tuileries, which worked well for me because I already knew I wanted to visit the gardens. But what really drew me to this small museum is that it's the home of Monet's <i>Water Lilies </i>(AKA <i>Les
<em>Nymphéas).</em></i></span><big><span style="font-size: small;"> First of all, Monet himself donated them to the museum (in the hopes of brightening people's spirits after WWI) and he arranged their placement for ideal lighting and viewing. You really can't ask for a better exhibit than one set up by the artist. I also never realized how big the paintings are--they're massive. They alone are worth a stop here, but the museum is also home to many excellent works of art by artists including Picasso, Renoir, Gauguin, Modigliani, Cezanne, and Sisley. There's a great sculpture gallery as well.</span></big><br />
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<big><span style="font-size: small;">Tip: The Musee de l'Orangerie and Musee d'Orsay offer a double pass (or <i>billet jumel</i></span></big><big><span style="font-size: small;"><i>é</i>) that gets you into both museums at a reduced rate (I think it's good for four or five days, with one visit to each museum). If you buy it at l'Orangerie, which should have pretty short lines since it's relatively small and, it seems, not as popular with tourists, you can then skip the line at d'Orsay (which was insane when I visited). The 'skip the line' option is the best thing ever.</span></big><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the only sculpture inside the museum I got a photo of because, despite asking if taking photos was okay (and being told yes, but no flash), a guard jumped on me (not literally) as soon as I took this (without flash, for the record). She also made a big deal because I (horrors!) entered the gallery from the wrong end. Oh no--someone might see the artwork in a different order than the museum intended! Yeah, I wasn't impressed with her and her overzealousness. Anyway, there was a corresponding "unhappy" anima on the other side of this one. Together, they were striking.</td></tr>
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<big><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </big>Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-49268890916781125432015-07-16T16:35:00.000-04:002015-07-16T16:35:32.699-04:00Paris: Part 1While the main focus of my recent trip to France was to visit Provence and enjoy cooking lessons with Chef Gina Trevier, I couldn't return home without some time in Paris. Originally, I was only going to spend a day there, but luckily the airplane ticket turned out to be way less expensive if I stayed an extra day than if I left when I'd originally planned to. Sometimes life has a way of working out.<br />
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Paris is an amazing, beautiful and overwhelming city. I doubt anyone could ever be bored there or run out of things to see or do. On the other hand, there's so much to see and do--and so many people--it was a bit much for an anxious introvert like me (the smokers everywhere didn't help either). I will go back to Paris again, but I think it's best kept to a few days at a time.<br />
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<a href="http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Monuments-Paris/Obelisque.shtml" target="_blank">Place de la Concorde</a>: Absolutely stunning public space.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Obelisk of Luxor: given to the French in 1829 by the viceroy of Egypt. It once marked the entrance to the Amon temple at Luxor, is more than 3,300 years old, and is decorated with hieroglyphics portraying the reigns of the pharaohs Ramses II and Ramses III</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a surprise discovery: <i>Reclining Figure</i> by Henry Moore, 1951. It was the only piece of modern art in this part of the Tuileries, and possibly the only one by a foreign artist.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can probably tell I took this from the car. We were on our way to
the lavender fields and this was a lovely little town called
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known as the "Venice of Provence." I'd love to
visit again and actually have a chance to look around. By the way, that
reflected glimpse of my hat is as close as I got to a selfie :)</td></tr>
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I thought I would end my posts on Provence with some photos of villages and the region in general. The first batch of shots are from my day out with Elodie of <a href="http://provence-authentic.com/en/">Provence Authentic</a> (you can read more <a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/provence-lavender.html"> here</a> about the great time I had with Elodie).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That castle on the hill is the ruins of one of the Marquis de Sade's castles. It's in the town of <a href="http://www.beyond.fr/villages/mazan.html">Mazan</a>
and is currently owned by designer Pierre Cardin. Apparently Mr. Cardin
holds a yearly event to raise funds to restore the castle. Just a
thought, but I think he'd have a lot of luck holding a fundraiser BDSM
ball in the ruins--I'm sure the Marquis would approve.</td></tr>
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This is the beautiful town of <a href="http://www.beyond.fr/villages/roussillon.html">Roussillon</a>. In fact, it's been named one of France's most beautiful villages, and I have to agree. Deposits of ochre in the soil there are what give the buildings their vivid colours. It was a bit touristy, but I didn't care. I loved the buildings and the fantastic view (which, like an idiot, I didn't take pictures of). We also stopped for ice cream at a great little place that had unusual flavors, including basil and violet (I went with lavender to keep with the day's theme).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a sketchy looking staircase that supposedly led back up to the main village square at the top of the hill....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That doesn't look right. It was fine, though--the exit was just around
the corner and it opened onto a side street with some very cool little
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The next village s called <a href="http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/gordes/gordes.htm">Gordes</a> and it also one of France's most beautiful villages. You may have heard of it thanks to Peter Mayle's <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Year-Provence-Peter-Mayle/dp/0679731148/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436810147&sr=8-1&keywords=a+year+in+provence"><i>A Year in Provence</i></a>. The whole town is made of stone and there are even troglodyte caves there. It was also a stronghold of the Resistance in WWII. France's history is extensive and fascinating, even in these small villages. I don't think a lifetime would be enough to learn it all. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Niche above church doorway. I believe the statue is of the Pope at the time when the church was built.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because the cliff-side town doesn't have much room for expansion, people
started building over streets. The "ceiling" of this passageway is
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just outside Gordes we pulled over to take a look at this 12th century monastery, <a href="http://www.abbayedesenanque.com/PBCPPlayer.asp?ID=1461407">Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque</a>. To the right is their personal lavender field (not yet in bloom). Apparently seven monks live there.</td></tr>
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We visited yet another Most Beautiful Village of France: <a href="http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/venasque/venasque.htm">Venasque</a>. For some reason there were hardly any tourists here, even though it was just as picturesque and historic as Roussillon and Gordes. It is well worth a visit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved all the hollyhocks that seem to sprout wild throughout France. This one was outside a church in Venasque.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although this wasn't the only church I visited, this is the only one I took photos in.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a solid silver cross that continuously rotates. This side portrays Mary; the other side features Jesus. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We stopped at a farm stand to buy some cherries, in season and a
specialty of the Vaucluse region (I'm not entirely sure how the regions
are decided in France but we were in the Luberon, which is part of
Provence. Vaucluse is also part of Provence and seems to encompass a
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The remaining photos are of Avignon and a few shots I got from the train back to Paris. France is so beautiful and inspiring, I just want to keep going back and exploring...<br />
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This is the famous Pont d'Avignon. I don't know about anyone else but I think between school and piano lessons, I spent my entire childhood learning this song:<br />
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<b>Sur le Pont d'Avignon </b><br />
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Sur le pont d'Avignon,<br />
L'on y danse, l'on y danse,<br />
Sur le pont d'Avignon<br />
L'on y danse tous en rond.<br />
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Les belles dames font comme ça<br />
Et puis encore comme ça<br />
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Sur le pont d'Avignon,<br />
L'on y danse, l'on y danse,<br />
Sur le pont d'Avignon<br />
L'on y danse tous en rond.<br />
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Les messieurs font comme ça<br />
Et puis encore comme ça.<br />
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Sur le pont d'Avignon,<br />
L'on y danse, l'on y danse,<br />
Sur le pont d'Avignon<br />
L'on y danse tous en rond<br />
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Les jardiniers font comm' ça<br />
Et puis encore comm' ça<br />
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It was immensely satisfying for me to finally see this bridge (sadly, no one seemed to be dancing on it). It actually is quite a lovely structure and worth a visit, as is the town of Avignon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A short distance from the pont there was what seemed to be a parking lot
with a tiny fun fair (permanent? temporary?) set up. I loved the Ferris
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Side note: on the sign on the right of the picture above, you can see the
French symbol for a speed bump. Every time I saw one of these signs, I
had to smile because it totally reminded me of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Prince"><i>Le Petit Prince/The Little Prince</i></a> and the book's illustration of a man's hat:<br />
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An elephant inside a boa constrictor.<br />
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I love <i>The Little Prince</i>. It was a nice bit of whimsy on the trip. Crazy French speed bumps :) (Btw, the <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/08/24/does_toronto_have_too_many_speed_humps.html">signs in Toronto</a> are much less fun).<br />
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These last photos are at the train station or taken from the train. I have to say, I did not enjoy taking the train. Although it was a smooth ride and much faster than driving from Provence to Paris, it was uncomfortable and frustrating. There's not nearly enough room for baggage (especially when fellow passengers put small bags that could fit in the overhead racks on the racks meant for large pieces of luggage). And I was shocked at how unhelpful the train staff were, both in Paris and in Avignon. On both trips I asked for help finding a spot to put my one piece of luggage (not because I was lazy, but because I really didn't know what to do). Both times I received excuses ("Just put it wherever" and "I need to get off the train now." Really?) I had no choice but to leave my suitcase unsecured, out in the open. I spent the entire time worrying about someone snatching it at the next stop (because, of course, you can't see the luggage from the seats, and if you're sitting next to the window you can't get by your seatmate--you have to ask them to get up, which doesn't work so well if they're asleep). Anyway, it was all fine in the end but next time I need to take the train in France, I'm getting a first class ticket.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are parts of Provence that feel like being inside a Van Gogh
painting. All this particular landscape needs is a couple of cypresses
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of lovely looking villages, castles, and churches on hilltops.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I actually saw my first lavender field from the train on the way to
Provence. They're just as magical from a distance, although they don't
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I've been missing Provence since I left (although I am pretty happy not to be suffering the 40C July heat). I can't wait to go there again. Among so many other places I'd like to visit (or revisit) is <a href="http://www.beyond.fr/villages/arles-provence-france.html">Arles</a>, the town where Van Gogh lived and worked.<br />
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Aspasia Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903143756675674175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294589413939249080.post-80396368206484977792015-07-11T12:26:00.002-04:002015-08-05T19:27:36.400-04:00Provence: Lavender I think I've been dreaming of visiting the lavender fields of Provence for about twenty years now. Maybe longer. Since I first saw pictures of them, they (and Provence itself) seemed like a magical, beautiful place. You can find lavender fields in other places, of course: England, Canada (Quebec and BC), the U.S. (Oregon, Washington), but I don't think it's the same. With surreal blue skies, cypress trees, castles, hills, and Roman structures (some still in use so they can't be called ruins), Provence really is magical. While I'll probably visit other fields (I'm a bit lavender obsessed), I will always go back to Provence, as often as I can. I think you should too--especially since the lavender fields there are disappearing as farmers replace them with grape vines. Wine is nice, but I wouldn't travel halfway across the world to look at fields of vines (although I did end up seeing plenty of those too).<br />
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By the way, if you do ever find yourself in Provence and want to take any special day trips (lavender fields, wineries, chocolate or olive oil tasting, historic sites...) I highly, highly recommend <a href="http://provence-authentic.com/en/" target="_blank">Provence Authentic</a> (also on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/provenceauthentic84" target="_blank">Facebook</a>). My guide, Elodie, was fantastic--knowledgeable, helpful, enthusiastic, and great company. She also spoke excellent English. Having a guide makes good sense anyway--you'll get to see and learn about things you wouldn't know about otherwise. Not having to worry about driving or parking is a bonus; despite having survived driving in Greece (where you have to watch out for falling rocks, hairpin turns beside cliffs, and Greek drivers), I found French roads intimidating. My only complaint with Provence Authentic is that they don't operate in other parts of France--I'd love to take Elodie with me on the visit I'm planning to <a href="http://fondation-monet.com/en/" target="_blank">Giverny</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fields we visited were in the Luberon region of Provence. The fields
all bloom at different times from late June until August, so if you're
planning a trip, do some research to find out which fields will be in
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This farm was called "<i>La Savonnade</i>." <i>Savon</i> is soap and the
lavender in the fields I saw is a type called Lavandin, used in soap
and cleansers. The higher quality lavender that's used to make essential
oil grows in the mountains and wasn't blooming yet while I was there. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malva" target="_blank">mallow</a> blooming in the middle of the lavender was growing wild all over. Years ago I bought mallow plants for my garden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This field contained only a single row of lavender. I'm not sure if it
was planted just to mark a boundary or if there's a long term plan to
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure what kind of plant this is (my guess is some sort of grass
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This field with the neighbouring house and garden is perfection. This is where I want to live. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before we left we moved it to the grass away from the road. Happy trails among the lavender, little guy.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/zen-and-art-of-provencal-cookery-part-6.html" target="_blank">Zen and the Art of Provencal Cookery, Part 6 </a></div>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.fr/2015/07/provence-mason-trevier.html" target="_blank">Provence: Maison Trevier </a></div>
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<a href="http://whimsybower.blogspot.ca/2015/07/provence-carpentras.html" target="_blank">Provence: Carpentras </a><br />
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