When I was trained in the French classic style of how to make puff pastry at LaVarenne in Burgundy, France, the windows of the Château were wide open to let the fresh air in. Maybe it is the abundance of air conditioning, state side, or the desire for consistent room temperature, but sometimes you just need to fling open the windows and let the fresh air inside. Turn on some delightful music, start a pot roast to braise all day and write a poem. It is all good for the soul. When the pot roast is cooked, shred the meat and make a hearty sauce because those tidbits taste the best served vol-au-vent (flying in the wind or windblown). That is in a puff pastry cup with a lid that holds a creamy sauce with tidbit choices of beef, chicken or seafood. Enjoy a day of peacefulness by letting a calm breeze gently inspire you. © Kelly McBride Loft