Recipe for a romantic evening…

Vianne’s Spiced Hot Chocolate      (serves 2) 1 2/3 cups milk 1/2 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cinnamon stick 1 hot red chile, halved and seeded 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet (70 percent) chocolate brown sugar to taste (optional) whipped cream, chocolate curls, cognac or Amaretto to serve Place the milk in a saucepan, add the […]

If on a winter’s day…

…you find yourself with the luxurious combination of time, a comfy sofa and a good book…here’s the perfect drink:   Recipe from  ENLIGHTENED CHOCOLATE   by Camila V. Saulsbury For more than 200 delicious recipes: .. the emporium image via:  Maisons Côté  Sud linenandlavender.net Interesting read: .. Chocolate: Pathway to the Gods) see our new site: www.linenlavenderlife.com

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PAINTED LINEN CABAS Hand painted, linen market bag. Perfect for all of your shopping needs. Modeled after the traditional French straw cabas. The paint gives this bag it’s mottled color and creates a semi-stiff, durable exterior. Available lined with hand dyed black linen or natural linen. Coordinating twill straps. Only one of each color left: […]