“Sheltering in Place” with Hermès

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See, steak frites to me are the long skinny crisp (1/4” cross section) type, but not shoestring - those are even skinnier. So I’m curious to see what you get.
~ your very serious potato enthusiast
Think of me as the tater version of the bubba gump shrimp guy - never met a potato dish I didn’t like.
My favourite make-at-home version is Jaime Oliver’s parboiled skin-on wedges, tossed in olive oil, smashed garlic, even a pinch of chilli powder, on a hot baking tray for 20 minutes. Rough them up a bit with a fork after parboil/drain and the outsides get crispy.
And twice baked potatoes with the works - green onions, cheddar, (bacon), broccoli Or anything else you can think of.
My gift to you all for starting and contributing to this thread.

I’ll be trying your Jamie Oliver recipe soon! I’m a potato lover. I don’t discriminate.....but sometimes I crave the big ones and sometimes I crave thin ones.

I've eaten the steak frites you are referring to served with steak tartare. I've also eaten the big steak fries like what Diane I think is referring to.. Like a cut up yukon in quarters (I salt them with truffle salt & more than a drizzle of olive oil) & bake until crispy served along with roquefort

The big fries I was referring to are larger (and less wedge shaped) than the ones I got today at the deli. But that restaurant doesn’t start their take-out until 4pm. These are the wedges (about 5”) but they made them while I waited, so I could “test” them on the way home.....and they passed the test!

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I seriously need to add more H China to my life!
 
Thank you ladies for your kind words! The little knotted bag is based on my Emily Levine bag, which I had been using non-stop for the past few months, and thought a H silk version would be perfect for summmer :smile:

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very pretty! Can you show us how you did it as I would also like to a go...

Loop the a side of the scarf through the handle ring; make sure the inside is facing up.
Grab the two corners of the scarf and loop it through the handle ring one more time.
Tie them together in a bow (you'll need to do a double knot); repeat on the other side and you're done!
 

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Thank you ladies for your kind words! The little knotted bag is based on my Emily Levine bag, which I had been using non-stop for the past few months, and thought a H silk version would be perfect for summmer :smile:
Loop the a side of the scarf through the handle ring; make sure the inside is facing up.
Grab the two corners of the scarf and loop it through the handle ring one more time.
Tie them together in a bow (you'll need to do a double knot); repeat on the other side and you're done!
Another silk knotted bag (per H scarf card) :smile:
Thank you for sharing these great ideas! I think they’ll be really useful & fun as we move into warmer weather.
 
I’ll be trying your Jamie Oliver recipe soon! I’m a potato lover. I don’t discriminate.....but sometimes I crave the big ones and sometimes I crave thin ones.



The big fries I was referring to are larger (and less wedge shaped) than the ones I got today at the deli. But that restaurant doesn’t start their take-out until 4pm. These are the wedges (about 5”) but they made them while I waited, so I could “test” them on the way home.....and they passed the test!

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I seriously need to add more H China to my life!
I’ve been on a potato kick lately but too lazy to make and bake wedges. Sadly my potatoes have ended up in a boiling pot of water soon to become salad or mashed.
 
Well, my most developed domestic skill set is laundry. True, there’s not much competition there, but I can do laundry like nobody’s business. And I love doing it. I’m serious about this. I even have a 6 level drying rack for sweaters. I’m self-taught. Do I have any laundry loving sisters out there?
Have we been separated at birth!?! I think the only reason I like laundry is that I was not allowed to do my own laundry when I was growing up. Reverse psychology:sneaky:it works!!:lol:
I was watching Ben Hur for Easter (the "best" version with Charleton Heston) and this was the lead in for the movie:
"First time in history,
We can save the human race by lying in front of the TV and doing nothing.
Let's not mess this up."

Quote ex Vision TV

DH & I had a good chuckle.....
:lol:Too funny!
Getting ready for virtual cocktail hour. I can't even remember the last time I wore lipstick. :rolleyes:
Virtual cocktails? How exciting! Off to google this...:flowers:
 
Have we been separated at birth!?! I think the only reason I like laundry is that I was not allowed to do my own laundry when I was growing up. Reverse psychology:sneaky:it works!!:lol:
:lol:Too funny!
Virtual cocktails? How exciting! Off to google this...:flowers:
For me, I think getting the laundry done is part of having an orderly closet. I’ve always liked rearranging clothing closets while my kitchen cabinets can run amok without it bothering me at all.
 
For me, I think getting the laundry done is part of having an orderly closet. I’ve always liked rearranging clothing closets while my kitchen cabinets can run amok without it bothering me at all.
It makes sense. I’m sure Marie Kondo loves laundry for that reason too:flowers:I find it relaxing. I guess it’s my meditation or yoga. :laugh:
 
We are starting week 7 of staying at home. I have gotten into somewhat of a routine and admit that I kind of like this taking a step back from the hectic days before this. I still have to get some work done, so I brought in a couple of friends to the home office to make sure I am productive so I can play tennis later. But, as usual, I'm procrastinating by surfing TPF. :lol:

Such pretty friends you have to keep you company at your home office! What a prefect colour combination for a B. Is it bleu nuit?
 
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