First Post of 2023...

French Baked Beans

I love cassoulet! 

We have beans nearly every day here and I often make a quick version of the classic french recipe. I brought back six cans of this brand from Paris in November and it's a delicious easy lunch. There is a length of sausage and a small duck leg in each can and I was surprised at how inexpensive it was (the equivalent to $3USD). Henry won't let me eat beans everyday but if I could I would. 

This is the street where I live when in Paris: rue Charlot. It was built in the early 17th Century—the building I live in was build in 1625!

It's New Year's Day as I write this and I am hoping for a good year ahead with lots of time to travel and spend time with friends. I hope to make new friends as well, which at my age is becoming more and more difficult because I don't go out as much as I used to. Hollywood, where I live in Los Angeles, has lots of opportunities and I just have to take advantage of each day.

With that I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2023.

Be fierce and thrive...

—Ph/H

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