God Bless America

As most of America and others think back to the events that transpired ten years ago on September 11th, I thought back to the beautiful patriotic America that followed. I thought of how lucky I am to have grown up in a place where I was afforded many liberties and freedoms. A place where I can talk and blog freely about my thoughts and opinions.* I also indulged in some American comfort food.

Smoked gouda and cheddar mac & cheese.
My first time using a cocotte!

Yesterday I bought my first mini round cocotte. I dream of hosting dinner parties a la Monica in Friends with personal cocottes for all. I bought the cherry red color because I think it is the most appropriate color for most festive occasions.

Mini round cocotte by Le Creuset

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

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*Those who know me irl know that like Gertrude Stein, "America is my country, but Paris is my hometown." That being said, I feel I should note that John Galliano being found guilty of making public insults for his anti-Semetic comments to people at cafes in Paris and being fined 6,000 euros should not come as such a surprise. Even in America where we have free speech, there are situations when one's speech--oral or written--can lead to a successful civil lawsuit.