I read this post before I came back to France this summer. I made a note in my phone about the blue de mer rosé in my Lidl shopping list. Never found it at Lidl or Carrefour or anywhere else. This past week Lidl has its Foire du Vins and there is was. I picked up some cubis and they are on the shelf waiting for a proper moment. Unfortunately I return to California this Saturday so they will remain un-opened until next summer - or most likely December when we return.
I really enjoy your blog and will continue to follow your adventures.
My grandfather was Alex Karboszewski and was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He ran away from home at 15 years old when his mother died and his father remarried. He came to Cleveland, Ohio and became Alex Karbo. No one knew his real name until WWII when he had to go back to Jersey City for his birth certificate. He reunited with his father and sisters who hadn't know if he was dead or alive. So yes, there is a Polish heritage. My grandmother was German. I am 81 years old and am a retired teacher living in Cleveland, Ohio. I follow your writings and wish I was in Paris. Thanks fo replying.
I love reading your emails! I also love France so nice to get a dose of it from your perspective. I remember you fondly from our days at the film center. Glad you are doing well. Hugs always.
Love this post. Though I'm a red wine devotee, summer screams out for a lighter shade of vine-fruit elixir. going to try rosé. With three ice cubes. Thanks, Karbohemia!
Hi Karen,
I read this post before I came back to France this summer. I made a note in my phone about the blue de mer rosé in my Lidl shopping list. Never found it at Lidl or Carrefour or anywhere else. This past week Lidl has its Foire du Vins and there is was. I picked up some cubis and they are on the shelf waiting for a proper moment. Unfortunately I return to California this Saturday so they will remain un-opened until next summer - or most likely December when we return.
I really enjoy your blog and will continue to follow your adventures.
Best wishes,
bill mckinley 38110
My grandfather was Alex Karboszewski and was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He ran away from home at 15 years old when his mother died and his father remarried. He came to Cleveland, Ohio and became Alex Karbo. No one knew his real name until WWII when he had to go back to Jersey City for his birth certificate. He reunited with his father and sisters who hadn't know if he was dead or alive. So yes, there is a Polish heritage. My grandmother was German. I am 81 years old and am a retired teacher living in Cleveland, Ohio. I follow your writings and wish I was in Paris. Thanks fo replying.
Not only a beguiling read, but useful, too! Summer piscines here I come.
Come drink a piscine with us, Sir Mead
Karen, my maiden name is Karen Karbo. What is the ancestry of your name?
Karbo is shortened, from Karbowski. We're Polish on that side. I wonder if you are too?
I slightly chill red wine, is that a no-no in France?
If it's blazing hot out you would chill a red wine just a bit. But if it's blazing hot out, not many people would be drinking red wine. A conundrum!
I love reading your emails! I also love France so nice to get a dose of it from your perspective. I remember you fondly from our days at the film center. Glad you are doing well. Hugs always.
Merci! Film Center days -- I remember them so fondly.
Love this post. Though I'm a red wine devotee, summer screams out for a lighter shade of vine-fruit elixir. going to try rosé. With three ice cubes. Thanks, Karbohemia!
Rosé is made from the same grapes as red wine, so I'm sure you'll find one that suits. And then, ice ice baby.