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Barbie dolls didn't do much for me when I was little, but I had a passion for plush animals. Each of them had a name and a set of personality traits (often refined by my father, who would improvise bedtime shows for my sister and me, with voices and everything), and they felt more alive than I think grownups can really remember. A direct consequence of this was that, even though I had preference...

Homemade Tisane

[Homemade Tisane] Sometimes it worries me how much herbal tea I drink. You see, I love coffee, I adore tea, and nothing warms my heart and my quill like having a hot mug within mitten's reach. But as I get older*, it seems I can't drink caffeine like I used to could**. Maxence and I share a pot of light-brewed American-style coffee -- also known to the French as jus de chaussette -- over the ...

Hot Cross Buns (2)

If you have a book to write, I recommend hiding out for a few days in the comfort of a mountain house, preferably in a region where spring is a bit tardy, so the weather will make it easy for you to stay in and type. For fresh air, throw in a few healthy walks to spot the first daffodils (the mist will also make your hair nice and wavy) and a few morning visits to the market. For distraction, a ...

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