Très Ashley
The posts you’ll find here are inspired by the people, places, activities and food that I love the most.
I’m a Julia Child devotee and a xenophile who loves finding joie de vivre with my husband and children.
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Mom’s Hot Mustard
My mom is famous for her hot mustard. She usually makes it during the holidays. I feel like I’ve turned into my mom ever since the pandemic hit! I’m craving…
Tabasco Jelly & Bloody Mary Mix
You know what goes really well with Tabasco Jelly? A Bloody Mary and Bing Crosby. I missed making Christmas jelly with my mom this year. I’ve missed spending time with…
Crepes: the perfect weekend breakfast
The last time I was in Paris, my husband and I were walking around Sacre Coeur mid morning and stopped to buy a crepe. I devoured it like an American…
Put some Arnica on it
Do you have a “mom phrase” that you’re known for? Mine is definitely “put some arnica on it.” There are two little things that I know help my children besides…
Fresh Fall Scent
I am not monogamous to any one perfume. I have my favorites but I like to change them out periodically. I’ve been on a Chanel No 5 kick for about…
Wishing you a peach of a school year
The last several months I’ve made dozens batches of jelly. Our pantry is always stocked with Certo and I’ve been experimenting with the fruits of the season. In August, it’s…
Lime time
The other week, I was ordering groceries to be delivered and I thought I bought four limes for a simple sirup that I like to make with my Prosecco. I…
Happy 20th in 2020
Twenty years ago on July 1, 2000 my husband, Derek and I said “I do!” My mom said to me the other day, “It feels like yesterday.” I think if…
Summer 2020
What have been your favorite things to do while you’re at home? These are mine… Paddleboarding. I recently got my very own SUP board and it’s made this time so…
Food & Cocktails
Tabasco Jelly & Bloody Mary Mix
You know what goes really well with Tabasco Jelly? A Bloody Mary and Bing…
Crepes: the perfect weekend breakfast
The last time I was in Paris, my husband and I were walking around…
Wishing you a peach of a school year
The last several months I’ve made dozens batches of jelly. Our pantry is always…
La Pitchoune: Virtual Pasta Cooking Class
If you keep up with me on this little blog, you know that I…
Strawberry Jelly: the perfect summer gift to say thank you
My mom and I make tabasco jelly for Christmas presents and I thought…why not…
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Chocolate Pots de Creme
My son has been noticing that I’ve been whipping this chocolate dessert up in…
Bonjour et bienvenue
Très Ashley is a lifestyle site covering everything from fitness, fashion, food, education, art and goodreads.
Julia Child said, “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”
I’m interested in a lot…
Education & Family
La Pitchoune: Virtual Pasta Cooking Class
If you keep up with me on this little blog, you know that I…
Strawberry Jelly: the perfect summer gift to say thank you
My mom and I make tabasco jelly for Christmas presents and I thought…why not…
Strawberry Jelly: the perfect summer gift to say thank youRead More
April is for letters
Did you know that the U.S. Postal Service officially designated April National Card and Letter…
Why Everyone should be scared out of their mind about melanoma
This is a guest post by my daughter, Zooey. She was working on her…
Why Everyone should be scared out of their mind about melanomaRead More
Gemutlichkeit
Gemutlichkeit is my absolute favorite word in the world. This feeling captures the holidays…
Best Halloween movies for kids & kids at heart
We love Halloween!! Nothing beats a weekend family movie night…especially if it’s Halloween time.…