What a delight! Your 'breezy realness' wafted through my little grey day - a university assignment dropped into my life today and the forecast for the next month is grey, grey, grey with a side of late nights as far as the eye can see. So bring on tales of elsewhere, of good food and good company. Hope that your household is keeping well - and a cheerful hello to my fellow Bardians, they sound like a chatty lot. PS Greetings from Melbourne, Australia
I am still in a snit about that! Not about you - alas I found out about your visit to Melbourne 3 days after it happened! I think that it was advertised through one of the bookstores or the chain, but via the mailing list of the chain of bookstores. Sigh, I do like to meet the author and have a quiet delight in getting my books signed. Best wishes, and hope that among the busy-ness of it all, we get to stand still in a sunbeam, if for only for a few moments.
Echoing All of the above sentiments and I am excited to follow you here. My friend had bought the rights (a number of years ago) to your book Lunch in Paris, had the star lined up ,but couldn't sell it to any movie company. Tant pis. Would have made a great movie!! Best of luck with this new endeavor.
Thank you for sharing so candidly the road you have been traveling. Too often, this online space projects something so beautiful and positive that we trick ourselves into believing the other stuff isn't just has important and life changing. There is beauty in the struggle t
Elizabeth, you are one of my all time favorite writers and I am THRILLED to see you on Substack! I've read Picnic in Provence (and made the tahini sauce from it!) approximately one billion times. I'm so excited to be able to read more of your writing and I'm sorry that you, like so many of us, have had such a rough few years. I can't wait to hear more about where you've been and what you've been cooking. ❤️
thank you for your message Claire. I'm so pleased to sharing again, though still finding out what form I want it to take. But the cooking is always the constant...today, the mushroom and chestnut soup from Dinner Chez Moi. A bientot!
I’ve loved your memoirs and feel like I know you. We could have fun cooking together.
I was saddened to hear of your struggles, especially your mother’s death. I had a difficult relationship with my mother, but I think I would have loved yours.
Elizabeth, wonderful to see you back after too too long. I miss your writing, cooking, peeking into your life. Miss your mom and your family too, and also communicate along the timeline of my life. Best to you all. I'll be reading and watching. Thank you.
Have your heard of #FranceStack™ - its a list or a repository of the best of the best writers on Substack writing from France or about France - I'd like to include you on this list.
I was shocked to hear of the turn of events in your life. I have all your books and wondered if the ice cream business took all of your time and energy. Was able to enjoy your ice cream in the fall of 2017 when we vacationed in Provence. Your writing style is like having you sit beside me, chatting. I have tried numerous recipes of yours. Look forward to your posts and now I am dreaming of a Provence visit again in 2024.
Dear Elizabeth, I just finished reading both of your books consecutively . One of my daughters and I spent the latter part of the summer ensconced in the ripest farmers' market figs and goat cheese, among many of your other recipe inspirations. (We live in northern California near the Napa Valley , so many things are possible on the foodie end of things.) I was so sorry to hear about your losses and other difficulties since the publication of your well-written, charming, insightful and memorable gems. I hope the joy you have brought to so many returns to you and your family tenfold. I hope you are able to write again for yourself and perhaps grace us with another book and recipes someday. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers (as that is our thing) and I will appreciate your posts when you have the time, inspiration and motivation to post. Stay well and know that you are not alone.
Am rereading your books for the 3rd time in the past few years and enjoy them each time I pull my copies from our book shelves.
This summer we are house/dog sitting for 4 months for some friends ( who are in a VERY different income bracket than we are!!) and I am taking the books along. While this isn't an original idea, I'm going to try cooking my way through the recipes.( Yes, I loved the movie Julia and Julia)
The kitchens, both indoor and outdoor, in this home are humongous and it seems like a good set up to work from.
It will likely be almost impossible as a number of seasonal fruits and vegetables won't be easily had and am guessing the "sacrificial lamb" for the outdoor cooking spit would be equally hard to come by. However, I'm going to give it my best shot and if nothing else, I'm going to learn to gut a fish and cook it whole, as you've done.
I don't do much social media but was pleased to run across this posting and wanted to say thank you. Life certainly brings situations and hard times that none of us can prepare for and the often unexpected residual emotions. I appreciate your style of writing and the self awareness shown, throughout both books. Your resilience is encouraging, especially when you are not likely feeling that way, many times. Thanks.
It’s wonderful to see you resurface, especially after such hardships. Your bravery and sharing is inspiring. Thank you!
Merci!
What a delight! Your 'breezy realness' wafted through my little grey day - a university assignment dropped into my life today and the forecast for the next month is grey, grey, grey with a side of late nights as far as the eye can see. So bring on tales of elsewhere, of good food and good company. Hope that your household is keeping well - and a cheerful hello to my fellow Bardians, they sound like a chatty lot. PS Greetings from Melbourne, Australia
I want someone to write « breezy realness » on my tombstone. Glad to brighten the day, must write another book so I can go back to Australia on tour!
I am still in a snit about that! Not about you - alas I found out about your visit to Melbourne 3 days after it happened! I think that it was advertised through one of the bookstores or the chain, but via the mailing list of the chain of bookstores. Sigh, I do like to meet the author and have a quiet delight in getting my books signed. Best wishes, and hope that among the busy-ness of it all, we get to stand still in a sunbeam, if for only for a few moments.
Echoing All of the above sentiments and I am excited to follow you here. My friend had bought the rights (a number of years ago) to your book Lunch in Paris, had the star lined up ,but couldn't sell it to any movie company. Tant pis. Would have made a great movie!! Best of luck with this new endeavor.
Every time I see a film with Roman Duris, I think...he could have played my husband!
Welcome back. You have been missed.
Thank you for sharing so candidly the road you have been traveling. Too often, this online space projects something so beautiful and positive that we trick ourselves into believing the other stuff isn't just has important and life changing. There is beauty in the struggle t
Thanks for that. A woman’s story is never done!
I am so so glad you are on substack. I have read your books, and enjoy following along. Thank you for your honesty, and I look forward to more.
Thanks so much! Glad you’re here!
Elizabeth, you are one of my all time favorite writers and I am THRILLED to see you on Substack! I've read Picnic in Provence (and made the tahini sauce from it!) approximately one billion times. I'm so excited to be able to read more of your writing and I'm sorry that you, like so many of us, have had such a rough few years. I can't wait to hear more about where you've been and what you've been cooking. ❤️
thank you for your message Claire. I'm so pleased to sharing again, though still finding out what form I want it to take. But the cooking is always the constant...today, the mushroom and chestnut soup from Dinner Chez Moi. A bientot!
I’ve loved your memoirs and feel like I know you. We could have fun cooking together.
I was saddened to hear of your struggles, especially your mother’s death. I had a difficult relationship with my mother, but I think I would have loved yours.
All the best.
Elizabeth, wonderful to see you back after too too long. I miss your writing, cooking, peeking into your life. Miss your mom and your family too, and also communicate along the timeline of my life. Best to you all. I'll be reading and watching. Thank you.
So great to hear from you! I’ve missed the community.
I am so happy to be able to read your Substack newsletter. I have your books and use your recipes and am looking forward to reading more. Thank you.
Getting my apron on as we speak!
Thank you Elizabeth for starting a Substack newsletter! I missed your writing and I’m looking forward to reading this every week now!
Merci!
I love your books and am so glad you’re back. I’m sorry for all the pain you’ve endured in the recent years.
bonjour Elizabeth
We haven't met, I loved this post - merci
Have your heard of #FranceStack™ - its a list or a repository of the best of the best writers on Substack writing from France or about France - I'd like to include you on this list.
here it is...
Warm regards
Judy MacMahon
https://judymacmahon.substack.com/p/francestack
Hi Judy. Thanks so much for your comment and I'd love to be part of the list! Merci et a bientot!
I was shocked to hear of the turn of events in your life. I have all your books and wondered if the ice cream business took all of your time and energy. Was able to enjoy your ice cream in the fall of 2017 when we vacationed in Provence. Your writing style is like having you sit beside me, chatting. I have tried numerous recipes of yours. Look forward to your posts and now I am dreaming of a Provence visit again in 2024.
Thanks Sharon! Hope you'll be back in Provence soon. It's as beautiful as ever.
Dear Elizabeth, I just finished reading both of your books consecutively . One of my daughters and I spent the latter part of the summer ensconced in the ripest farmers' market figs and goat cheese, among many of your other recipe inspirations. (We live in northern California near the Napa Valley , so many things are possible on the foodie end of things.) I was so sorry to hear about your losses and other difficulties since the publication of your well-written, charming, insightful and memorable gems. I hope the joy you have brought to so many returns to you and your family tenfold. I hope you are able to write again for yourself and perhaps grace us with another book and recipes someday. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers (as that is our thing) and I will appreciate your posts when you have the time, inspiration and motivation to post. Stay well and know that you are not alone.
Am rereading your books for the 3rd time in the past few years and enjoy them each time I pull my copies from our book shelves.
This summer we are house/dog sitting for 4 months for some friends ( who are in a VERY different income bracket than we are!!) and I am taking the books along. While this isn't an original idea, I'm going to try cooking my way through the recipes.( Yes, I loved the movie Julia and Julia)
The kitchens, both indoor and outdoor, in this home are humongous and it seems like a good set up to work from.
It will likely be almost impossible as a number of seasonal fruits and vegetables won't be easily had and am guessing the "sacrificial lamb" for the outdoor cooking spit would be equally hard to come by. However, I'm going to give it my best shot and if nothing else, I'm going to learn to gut a fish and cook it whole, as you've done.
I don't do much social media but was pleased to run across this posting and wanted to say thank you. Life certainly brings situations and hard times that none of us can prepare for and the often unexpected residual emotions. I appreciate your style of writing and the self awareness shown, throughout both books. Your resilience is encouraging, especially when you are not likely feeling that way, many times. Thanks.
I just found this Substack after re-reading your books for the third time (or more) over the past few years. I’m so happy you’re here. Thank you!