Two weeks ago, I was told by the production editor at their press, that my manuscript was being read. I have yet to hear their response. It will probably be negative but I am curious as heck. 

The mist is starting to lift a bit but it is still pretty misty. The day has been a delight truly: very pretty, happy and relaxed. We had a big mac at mcdonald's this afternoon. I know: how gross, right? But we did not have any ingredients at home to cook anything. I will go get cheese (gruyere or emmenthal) for onion soup and chicken thighs for peanut butter chicken this week. I am starting to feel tired a bit. I had a beer, so that may be why. I am getting older and less tolerant to strong beers like La Chouffe ( see rants about it here!).

UPDATE

I got artichokes too and the soup was excellent. One of my better success! It is from the late French chef in England Jean Conil (1917-2003).  He studied with L'Escoffier. You can learn on his English crusade here.