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We're Back from Europe!!!


WOW...have I got a lot to share with you!!! Brad and I just returned from our 2 week journey across Europe. It was absolutely incredible. We did so much and saw so many things, that it just blows my mind. We started in Paris and then went to Germany. Next, we spent a week in Italy traveling from Venice to Florence and then Rome.
What a journey! I'm going to share all the details with you right here on my blog. This week, I'll begin making a post for each day that we were there. I'll start with Day 1 in Paris, and share tons of photos and details about the trip. Brad and I took over 4,100 photos!!! Once they are edited and ready for the web, I'll start posting them. We took photos of everything...the entire trip is documented - from the food we ate to the places we saw. And the food...oh, the food!!! I have an entire list of dishes that I can't wait to recreate. Of course, I'll post those recipes along the way too.

I look forward to sharing our trip with you!
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What's Cookin Chicago said…
welcome back and I look forward to hearing all about your fabulous trip!
March 9, 2009 at 11:51 AM
rosasdolcevita said…
welcome back ... looking forward to reading about your trip.
March 9, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Colleen said…
Welcome back! Can't wait to see the pics and hear the stories!
March 9, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Fahrenheit 350° said…
I'm so jealous! and eagerly awaiting!
March 9, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Géraldine said…
hello! so you bring a lot of ideas! there so many recepies and specialities in each region! do you speak french?
March 10, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Celeste said…
Thank you everyone! :)

Hopefully, the photos from Day One will be ready soon, so that I can go ahead and start posting! I can't wait!!

Geraldine - Bonjour! I only speak a little bit of French. I had so much fun speaking the language while in Paris. I studied and learned a good bit before we went, but I picked up a lot while we were there also. Are you French?
March 10, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Géraldine said…
yes I am . I arrived in New jersey last june, and i am happy to discover your country . like you I enjoy cooking, eating and share a good meal with my friends. I keep in my food a part of my country!
March 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Celeste said…
Geraldine - Enchante! It's a pleasure to meet you. I can honestly say that France was my favorite place we visited. My husband and I quickly fell in love with Paris. We cannot wait to go back!

I found your blog...I love it! Your recipes all look fantastic.

One of our favorite meals in Paris was at Les Deux Magots - we had the Quiche Lorraine. Do you know of a good recipe for this? I'd like to try to make it.

Merci!!!
March 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Géraldine said…
Thank you very much Celeste! No problem for the recipe of the Quiche Lorraine, let me a little time to translate it in english; I will send you by email if you want.
A bientôt!!
March 10, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Celeste said…
Geraldine, that would be wonderful!!

You can e-mail it to me at: UABblazer83@aol.com

I'll be sure to give you credit when I post it on my blog. :)

Merci beaucoup!!!
March 10, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said…
I am going to love following your every step.
I can't wait for the pictures.
April 5, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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