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Serge Lescouarnec
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Entrepreneur from New Jersey aiming to 'Spend more time doing less' with mediterraneanworkandplay.com Blogging since March 2005 about food, wine, travel on sergetheconcierge.com Born in Morbihan, Brittany
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Aug 28
With news that Typepad is shutting down, let me share clear tips by Ogi 'How To Move Your Blog From MovableType And TypePad To WordPress' firstsiteguide.com/move-movable...
I used them to move sergetheconcierge.com back in November I suggest a separate backup for illustrations and photos.
How to Migrate from Movable Type and TypePad to WordPress in 2023
Movable Type and TypePad are a thing of the past. It's time for you to move your blog to WordPress in these few easy steps.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Aug 28
Robin, good morning, to answer your question, I mostly followed 'How To Move Your Blog From MovableType And TypePad To WordPress' tips firstsiteguide.com/move-movable...
Ogi's directions were on the point. Main issue will be with illustrations and photos. It will require some editing.
How to Migrate from Movable Type and TypePad to WordPress in 2023
Movable Type and TypePad are a thing of the past. It's time for you to move your blog to WordPress in these few easy steps.
firstsiteguide.com
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Aug 19
Ready for a slow simmered meat dish?
Guajillo, Pasilla and Morita Chiles A Must for Slow Simmered ‘Tijuana-style Birria Tacos’ from ‘Sunny Days, Taco Nights’ (Phaidon Press, 2025) by chef Enrique Olvera.
(Photography by Araceli Paz)
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jul 26
Considering new additions to your summer table, try these Octopus Sopes from 'Sunny Day, Taco Nights' cookbook by chef Enrique Olvera (Phaidon, June 2025), photography by Araceli Paz
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jul 22
Merci!
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jul 22
Any specific titles you think I would be interested in showcasing on sergetheconcierge.com
Serge The Concierge – Spend More Time Doing Less in Occitanie, South of France…Food, Wine, Travel Since March 2005
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jul 22
Live from My Garage, Old News Are New Again: 'Sanity Inc' was on the cover of Fast Company Issue 21 'The Good Life' in January 1999 (Party like it's.) with interview with Nick Corcodilos of 'Ask the Headhunter'.
I found mag while prepping for bulk day.
How many of you read 'Fast Company' back then?
Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jun 17
A fresh fish dish is our 3rd helping from 'La Cocina Vasca: Recipes & Traditions of the Spanish Basque Country' cookbook by Mariá José Sevilla (Ryland Peters & Small), photography by Clare Winfield.
Bacalao fresco, Fresh Cod, Cauliflower Puree & Basque Peppers
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jun 7
Mezcal whipped cream spices up this peppered pineapple recipe from 'Project Griddle' (@workmanpub 2005) by Steven Raichlen, photo by Randazzo & Blau.
It could be a winning addition to the offerings at your summer parties with its Mexican flair.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jun 5
Sweet and Salty Frozen Drink,
Here’s 'Salted Melon Sake' cocktail recipe, our second selection after 'Yamazaki Mizuwari' from 'Tokyo Bar: 65 Recipes for Japanese-Style Cocktails & Izakaya Snacks', published by Ryland Peters & Small ,Photography by Alex Luck.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Jun 1
Yoyo, Fried Whitebait On the Menu, also known as “Ẹ̀kọ fish”, named after Ẹ̀kọ (Lagos), a Nigerian recipe from Chop Chop...
Our 3rd selection from 'Chop Chop, Cooking the Food of Nigeria’ by Ozoz Sokoh (Artisan Books). Photo by James Ransom
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 29
In Foie Gras Country, A House for 6 that Celebrates World Travels, Near Samatan, Gers and 45 minutes from Toulouse, mostly though winding roads.
The countryside house for 6 celebrates the owners travels around the world. It is available for 805 Euros a week.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 26
White Miso Peach Ice Cream Recipe, Add Japanese Flair to Your Summer Parties.
2nd helping after 'Hibiscus Beet Ice Cream' from 'Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Book' (@chroniclebooks, 2012) by Jake Godby and Sean Vahey...From 'Serge the Concierge' May 2012 archives.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 24
Fire up the grill with this Ghanaian Goat Kebabs recipe from 'Barbecue' (Phaidon, 2025) by Hugh Mangum with photo by Nico Schinco) Even with weather on chilly side in New York past few days, Memorial Day week-end marks unofficial kickoff of the summer season.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 22
Here's an 'Easy No Bake Dessert Recipe, Ginger Lychee Trifle' from ‘Caribbean Potluck’ (on Kyle Books) by '2 Sisters and a Meal' Suzanne Rousseau and Michelle Rousseau. It was first served on 'Serge the Concierge' in November 2014.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 22
Tuscany in Occitanie, In the Heart of Gaillac, House for 12, With Large Backyard and Pool...'Tuscany in Occitanie', Toscane Occitane (Gaillac, Cordes-sur-Ciel) offers vineyards, artisans and medieval cities amid rolling hills.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 18
Serve with Big Bottle of Delirium Tremens, Kimchi Poutine Recipe from ‘Smoke and Pickles’ by Edward Lee from 'Serge the Concierge' August 2013 Archives.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 13
Keeping An Eye on You, Steamed Grouper from ‘China : The Cookbook’:
Don’t mind a recipe that keeps an eye on you? This Steamed Grouper from 'China : The Cookbook' (Phaidon, 2025) by Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan (photography by DL Acken) has all you want.
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Jocelyn Leitzinger @jocelynl.bsky.social · May 8
Only 20 minutes in and it's already so, so good

It's especially important for those of us in education/academia to better understand these so called AI technologies, especially the ethical issues and power dynamics #academicsky

Congrats, @alexhanna.bsky.social and @emilymbender.bsky.social
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · May 1
Compass from 2005: 'A Field Guide to Getting Lost' by Rebecca Solnit.
Uncertain times are upon us again.
Time to pull ‘old’ books like 'A field guide to getting lost' (which I have not read) from the shelves and re-read them or discover them as new.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Apr 29
On today’s menu, a vegetarian 'Almond soup with roasted leaks and pear recipe' is our second helping from 'La Cocina Vasca: Recipes & Traditions of the Spanish Basque Country' by Maria Jose Sevilla (published by Ryland Peters & Small), photo by Clare Winfield.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Apr 27
News of David Thomas passing caught up with me via the ‘obituary’ of sorts by Jon Pareles.
You can put David Thomas of Pere Ubu in the column of artists and bands who had a cult following and influenced numerous people but who never got wealthy from their craft.
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Pere Ubu, The Modern Dance Album Cover
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Apr 27
Looking for your ‘The Little Prince’ connection, stay in this wine domain north of Narbonne owned by family of Saint-Exupery of 'The Little Prince' fame. It is a 15 minutes drive outside Narbonne & close to to the border with departement of Hérault and Beziers.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Apr 19
Make it an Otter Easter thanks to Chocolaterie William Artigue...These 'Loutres en chocolat' were part the Easter selection of French arbiter of taste Pascale Weeks. I like their whimsy.
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Serge Lescouarnec @sergedoingless.bsky.social · Apr 16
Blustery day in New York too
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