la baguette

dinner tonight.

i found this recipe on pinterest

and it couldn't be simpler.

it's called 

lazy day sunday casserole.

cut up peppers..

all colors..

onions..

red and/or white

a few small red potatoes

and some carrots.

in a small jar mix

about 1/2 cup of olive oil,

1/2 cup chicken stock

a few garlic gloves..

some herbs..

i had sage and thyme on hand.

pour over veggies and roast in a

425 degree oven..

covered in aluminum foil.

meanwhile..brown some sausages..

when the veggies are done..

cut up the sausages and add to the veggies.

back in the oven for another 1/2 hour..

uncovered.

i served ours with wide noodles 

and a baguette.

of course.

oh the french baguette.

how i love thee.

seriously though..

is there anything more 

quintessential than the french 

baguette?

my experience with the french

baguette has been nothing less

than what you'd think it would be.

and it's not just about eating it.

i feel my "frenchiest"

when walking down 

the street with a baguette

tucked under my arm.

i smile when i see others 

doing the same.

especially children.

on our daily walks,

griffy is sitting in the stroller

munching on a baguette.

if there is any left..

we spread it with 

buerre

hummus

jelly

nutella.

(i grabbed this image off of pinterest.)

we do have a favorite boulangerie.

sometimes we're there twice a day.

and 

about the only french that 

i have mastered is..

"deux baguettes s'il vous plait"

had to add this pic.

griff and i at our favorite cafe today

enjoying a chocolat chaud,

cappucccino, and a croissant.

good day.

:)