I am a retired (2025) middle school French teacher, the mother of two boys and Ma to my amazing granddaughter. Thanks to my sons, I have amazing daughters-in-law. I love to travel and go to France as often as I can. I am obsessed by all things French. I am a cooker, an eater, an amateur photographer and an avid reader. My first blog, The Sabbatical Chef, started in 2008 when I lived in Arles, France for six months, can be found here. The history of The Sabbatical Chef is there, as well as stories and lots of recipes.