Surprise Starters ...
... served to us on Saint James' lovely patio, where he had our first bottle of wine of the evening, a plain white from Saint Estephe. A ball of avocado mousse topped with shrimp, some kind of cake that had an interesting combo of egg, nuts, and fish, and a small bit of salmon studded with dill, fennel, and a tiny little egg.
Hobbit Lessons
June 27th 2015 Geo: 44.8374, -0.576144In a former life, I once called Middle Earth home - it was a tough time, as I was an outcast because I was so tiny. I was a hobo, aimlessly wandering across the land, from Mordor to Gondor to Rivendell, and finally, to the Shire. Luckily for me, the Hobbits took pity on me and took me in because I was sort of close to their size, and me and a young Hobbit named Frodo becam
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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more 
