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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Losing my Dad: Saint-Exupéry says it best
To lose a someone who has the most wholehearted acceptance into your soul is one of life’s most devastating heartbreaks. We lost my Dad a few months ago to melanoma.…
Mockingbird Station: Mari Pohlman’s Summer Strong Visual Cue
The other day, my daughter and I were having lunch in Dallas and we walked by this summer mural in Mockingbird Station. I’m reading a book Visual Design Solutions for…
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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…
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…
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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.”
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Losing my Dad: Saint-Exupéry says it best
To lose a someone who has the most wholehearted acceptance into your soul is…
Mockingbird Station: Mari Pohlman’s Summer Strong Visual Cue
The other day, my daughter and I were having lunch in Dallas and we…
Mockingbird Station: Mari Pohlman’s Summer Strong Visual CueRead More
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…
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