What it's all about

Welcome to my blog!! Join me on a 365-day journey of discovery and "re-discovery" as I take up the monumental challenge of reading one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written, and in French!!
The idea was spurred by Julie Powell's "Julie & Julia" and my somewhat crazy idea to supplement my Rosetta Stone French lessons by reading Proust's "In Search..." in the original French.
Several people have looked askance (perhaps also entertaining the idea of getting me one of those nice white jackets with the sleeves that tie in back...) and said, "You've NO idea of what you're getting yourself into."
Well! Let me say that if you know exactly what you're getting into then you're NOT having an adventure. And I mean to have a GREAT adventure!!
I've absolutely no idea where this will lead, but then again, that's really the idea, isn't it?
If you've ever thought about reading this amazing work, but been intimidated by its sheer gargantuan proportions, then by all means, please join me and perhaps you'll learn a bit along the way about the fascinating man that Proust was, the times in which he lived, and perhaps find your own inspiration to pick it up anew and dive in!!
Bienvenue à m'aventure! Allons-y!!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Next Posting + Lemon-glazed Madeleines!!

Sorry!! I forgot to include the date of the next posting, which will be Monday, April 2. Can you believe it's April already!! And in one year, I will be roaming the streets of Paris.

And in order to prepare my stomach and mind for the culinary delights I'm sure I will be enjoying, I have been recommended David Lebovitz's book, The Sweet Life in Paris. He was a pastry chef for Chez Panisse for many years before deciding to move to Paris. The book apparently has many of his renowned recipes in it, including one for Lemon-Glazed Madeleines! The LA Times wrote, "There's probably little else as fun as living vicariously through Lebovitz...especially when it involves chocolate spice bread... or lemon-glazed madeleines." So, you can be sure I will be visiting Sur La Table this weekend for a madeleine pan or two!!
Have a lovely weekend!

À bientôt!
Michel
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