tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post7502645506860303407..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: If Only I Had Known. . . Part IITish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-37846955441385713252009-08-21T23:58:11.723+02:002009-08-21T23:58:11.723+02:00Marsi,
I wish I lived next door to you, no chang...Marsi, <br /><br />I wish I lived next door to you, no change that I wish you lived next door to me. . . Then I would pop over chez toi and ask if I could "borrow" a couple of cups of homemade chicken broth. I'm truly, truly impressed.tishjetthttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-49096050290279834182009-08-20T16:44:14.941+02:002009-08-20T16:44:14.941+02:00P.S. I am really, really trying to make soup/salad...P.S. I am really, really trying to make soup/salad as a first course for dinner. I've heard your advice about it so many times over the years, Tish, and can't think of any excuse for not doing it. I roasted two chickens the other night, pulled the meat off, and used the carcasses to make 30 cups of chicken stock. Is there any reason at all I can't measure out 4 cups, saute an onion and garlic clove in a little olive oil, and throw in whatever I find in the fridge (whether it's vegetables, wild rice, or leftover chicken)? Well, no. No reason at all.Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18263482303983558563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-8797172540264903352009-08-20T16:39:13.587+02:002009-08-20T16:39:13.587+02:00Another print-worthy post for my collection of art...Another print-worthy post for my collection of articles. Amazing how much punch you get out of one simple jacket! The pairing with the sweeping Chanel skirt is inspired.<br /><br />I'm so happy every time I see Edith's illustrations.Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18263482303983558563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-12696981987634610872009-08-20T03:09:27.092+02:002009-08-20T03:09:27.092+02:00I'm thinking you need to take your existing pa...I'm thinking you need to take your existing pants to a very good tailor and have them make you another pair. I doubt the fabric could match exactly but if it's the fit you love, you could get a similar fit. Maybe? And I just rambling? Of course I've never done this myself but I've heard some people do. <br /><br />Your Chanel sale experience sounds kind of exciting. I saw some pictures of the Hermes sale this year and it looked similar to what you describe.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-52108412212827356612009-08-20T00:03:37.494+02:002009-08-20T00:03:37.494+02:00Yes, Carole, have some EXCITING (!!!) posts coming...Yes, Carole, have some EXCITING (!!!) posts coming up for fall/winter with Edith. You'll tell me what you think.<br /><br />I'll tell Edith in Summer Camp tomorrow what you said. She claims she loves doing these drawings -- lucky me.tishjetthttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-33822708736635984352009-08-20T00:01:32.790+02:002009-08-20T00:01:32.790+02:00Hello "Anotherviewer" -- and one who spe...Hello "Anotherviewer" -- and one who speaks French?<br /><br />I'm impressed and pleased you found me.<br /><br />To answer your questions: It's hard work to keep their weight under control, but they figure it's worth it. You're right generally speaking about "working out." Lots of walking, aqua gym classes, yoga and I have a few friends who go once a week to an exercise class taught by a dance teacher. Some women have started to talk about Pilates. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />The reason why I haven't done dinner is because it's more complicated. It depends upon one's lifestyle. The other day Edith, a doctor friend (woman) and I were having this very same conversation. Edith who works from home with her painting and her husband is home for lunch makes that their major meal with a light dinner.<br /><br />Caroline who has three young children has a more "important" evening meal because she assumes her children haven't had a proper lunch and she and her husband, also a doctor, tend to grab a salad or a sandwich and go back to their patients.<br /><br />One trick for the weight-watching Frenchwomen is to always start a meal with a salad, soup or perhaps melon in the summer to cut their appetites immediately on a course with minimal calories.<br /><br />Then there are women who eat differently if they're alone. And of course there are dinner parties which have nothing to do with the daily meal.<br /><br />Maybe I should break this apart and see what I can come up with for a survey?<br /><br />Thank you again. I look forward to your comments.tishjetthttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-49052017761958964422009-08-19T23:36:09.563+02:002009-08-19T23:36:09.563+02:00Totally valuable per usual. Yes, no tee shirts (o...Totally valuable per usual. Yes, no tee shirts (only w/jeans and definitely a different jacket); will purchase more shirts. Your white shirt post earlier this week was also invaluable. When you run out of material (probably never), you can entertain us with the couture sales. <br /><br />Edith's drawings are awesome. (Thank you again Edith.) <br />-C.knitpurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166524571162914783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-23625335798753694632009-08-19T18:47:53.193+02:002009-08-19T18:47:53.193+02:00I just found your blog. What can I say -- je l'...I just found your blog. What can I say -- je l'adore!<br /><br />Please keep the polls coming. I for one would like to know the trucs your friends rely on to keep their weight down during the midlife years. We always hear that<br />European women do not participate in formal exercise. Is this true? I assume you are not the only person at your water aerobics class. LOL.<br /><br />Also, you have shared what these femmes eat for breakfast and the occasional snack but what about lunch and dinner? What would a typical meal be?<br /><br />My cousin lived in France several years ago and told me that lunch was the main meal of the day with several courses, while dinner was much lighter fare such as soup and salad. Is this still the norm?<br /><br />I spent some time in Russia and this was definately how the meals were structured.<br /><br />Please keep your observations coming!<br /><br />Mille mercispasunejeunefillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116745772524606935noreply@blogger.com