Wednesday Hodgepodge - Volume 561

 

It's time for the Hodgepodge.  Copy and answer the questions, click on the graphic, and add your link.

1. The Olympics kick off this coming weekend. Will you be watching? If you could watch just one event in person, which one would you choose? 

Yes, we'll be watching, it's a bit like Wimbledon...nothing will be done chez nous while we watch the Olympics.  Since it's the Summer Olympics, I'd vote for watching the equestrian events in person.

2. Have you ever been to Paris? Is this a city you'd like to visit? What's your favorite 'French thing'?

I have never been to Paris, but we are going in 2025!  My favorite "French thing" is my perfume.

3. Macaron, creme brulee, chocolate soufflé, mille feuille, or an eclair...your favorite French patisserie from the ones listed? 

All of the above and more!  

My all-time favorite is the Jeanne d'Arc - Almond melting meringue, light chocolate cream, homemade chocolate shavings

The Great British Baking Show always has a patisserie episode, and the episodes feature many of the desserts on the chart above

4. July 24th is National Cousins Day...do you have many cousins? Are you close to them? Will you see any of your cousins on July 24th? 

The last time my cousins were together (and there were a couple missing) was at a family reunion in 2004.  Sadly, several in the group above are now gone.  Most lived in California but there is also Virginia, Ohio, and Oregon represented.  I'm as close as a phone call away and one cousin has visited us in Rhode Island, Virginia, and in Washington.  No, I won't be seeing any of them on July 24th.

5.  Last time you went somewhere that felt like 'everyone and his cousin' was there? 

Costco on a Saturday or Sunday!  It's always a zoo!

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Let's talk about Stanley cups.  Do you have one?  Love it or leave it?  Do you say, "I'd never pay that price for a cup!" or do you think they are a good bargain?  I don't have one, I was a little put off by the lead controversy surrounding them (although that was completely blown out of proportion), and the frenzy at Target was mind-boggling (really, for a cup?), and I continue to be amazed at the Stanley hoopla.  Case in point:

I didn't list the prices (a quick Amazon search will give you the details) - but if you think the cups are expensive, this little lot really adds up!