As Michael Hunter MD says in this article, it is better to avoid eating ultra-processed foods. But it is impossible, from my perspective, to cook my crackers, bread or homemade tomato sauce. Some products have to be purchased ready-made. I recently discovered, through a family member, the Yuka app. You…

I’m Phrenssynnes, pronounce “Francine”. Phren…what? Why such a complicated name? When I started my blog, I was looking for an original name. “Chez Francine” sounded like a snack bar. “Mrs. F” smelled like a matchmaker. Then I remembered that, as a teenager, I had fun inventing the most complicated way to write my first name: Phrenssynnes. With such a name, nobody would find me on the internet! Ah! Ah! I thought it would be perfect for my impostor syndrome. Then I found out that when you type that word, Phrenssynnes is ranked first on the Google search engine results page.

#HelloWord Here I am on the road to writing. I would like to share my reflections of the last few months on this magnificent passion of mine. I invite you to read these articles in the hope that they will inspire you. Medium is a platform where anyone can develop an audience…

Do you know nownownow.com? — Most websites have an about link. That leads to a page that introduces us to the person or the company operating the site. Most websites have a contact link. It is a page telling us how to contact the person or the company. If you want to transmit the present…

Why avoid it Ultra-process food Growing up, my mother was in charge of cooking for the family. My father, who is a retired accountant, was never interested in nutrition. Except when his doctor diagnosed him with a cholesterol problem. …

Phrenssynnes? Who the Hell Is Phrenssynnes? My name is Francine Boilard. I live in Canada, I’m french speaking. I love lemon, tea and lavender. I collect lipstick and glasses. I love British novels with a tendency more toward Brontë than Austen. I’m a chronic crime novels reader. I’m still working on a novel. Hey! You don’t…

Wow! The big news this week, there is a new boss at medium.com. Tony Stubblebine, the new CEO, is asking us for our suggestions for medium.com. I can’t wait to see what new features you have in store for us. Here two suggestions Why not offer the creators an increase in revenue? …

One morning, I read a blog about different side hustles to make money. I laughed when I saw a blogger was selling pictures of her feet! I was not born yesterday and know they sell all kinds of pornography on the web. …

My Two Springtimes Here in Quebec, we have two springs. The first is ugly and sad. Here are some pictures of the early spring in our area.