Do not fear what may happen tomorrow.

The same loving father who cares for you today

will care for you tomorrow and everyday.

Either He will shield you from suffering

or he will give you unfailing strength to tolerate it.

Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.

-St. Francis De Sales

POICHICHADE (chick pea soup)

Here's a delicious soup recipe from my French cookbook "The Best Recipes From Provence."
Ingredients;
8 oz of cooked chick-peas
2 or 3 cloves crushed garlic
The juice of 2 lemons
1 tbs of olive oil
1 pinch of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs parsley
Vegetable broth
Sesame seeds
Put the chick peas in a blender, adding the lemon juice, crushed garlic, seasoning and vegetable broth so as to obtain a puree which is not too think.
Reheat gently.
Serve in a big bowl, season with paprika and chopped parsley.
Sprinkle with olive oil and grilled sesame seeds.

Tomotoes Provincial

On Christmas Eve I prepared a nice French dinner for me and my husband.
Some of the recipes I followed were out of the "Recipes from Province" cookbook given to me by a dear friend. This tomato dish was delicious!!!!
"Tomatoes Provincial"
Extra virgin olive oil
Chopped parsley
Breadcrumbs
10 chopped cloves of garlic
3 lb tomatoes
White wine vinegar for drizzling on top of tomatoes

Cut tomatoes in two horizontally and empty out the seeds. Place them on a plate.
Mix garlic parsley and bread crumbs to make a persillade.
Cover the tomatoes with the mixture.
Pour olive oil over the tomatoes.
Place in an oven that's been preheated to 400 degrees. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the tomatoes.
Reduce the cooking juice and add a few drops of vinegar.