Hello, young Padawan     Good news: If we’re inaugurating the summer-infused water festival of the blog today, it’s because summer is just around the corner, and the warmer weather is here—or almost. Don’t be afraid if you’re not wearing flip-flops and sunglasses yet.   You can find all the blog’s infused waters by clicking on the “Eat” section under “Juices and Snacks,” or in the…

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      “It bugs me when people try to analyze Jazz as an intellectual theorem. It’s not. It’s feeling.“ Bill Evans.           Hello, young Padawan     Following in the footsteps of the great Miles and the gigantic John, today we will focus on the intrepid Bill—Bill Evans, of course—another sacred jazz monster.   So, in my eagerness to talk to you about jazz, I’ve…

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        Hello, young Padawan     A little recipe to put salmon in the spotlight today.   A simple yet effective marinade that will delight the taste buds of the whole family. With just a few ingredients, you can transform and enhance salmon quickly, so why not try it?   Let’s go.                 Marinated salmon,  à la Chill For two…

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        Hello, young Padawan     Here’s my annual selection of sunscreens that have won over my little heart, especially my skin! I like products that apply quickly, are easy to forget, are effective, insightful, and tough on the sun.   The best sunscreen is, above all, the one you apply, and it has to be comfortable to wear. It sounds silly, but keeping it in your…

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                Hello, young Padawan     We had to add more, as if there wasn’t enough tension in this world. Making chicken Basquaise in a tagine dish, and what else? Purists, please swallow your bitterness. It’s not about adding raisins or ras el hanout to the mess, but simply using this wonderful terracotta container to simmer in style and reveal maximum flavor.  …

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