Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Potatoes are a regular side vegetable at our house. We love them in many, many ways…. mostly healthy.
The BBC apparently believes most people will have only read 6 of the 100 books. I love books; I love lists; I love reading…. Mine are highlighted…. How many have you read? I have to admit I'm curious as to the basis for the selection…. But first…. a little something for the last minute Thanksgiving … Continue reading…
Have you noticed that most people don't consider the humble potato to be a vegetable? Have you noticed that most people don't consider the humble potato to be healthy? Have you noticed that most people are so very often wrong? Potatoes are loaded with nutrients and low in calories. They have vitamins C and B6, … Continue reading…
First, is there a short name for the automated answering systems that all businesses use now? You know the: If you want help press one; If you just like playing on the phone press two…. Since I don’t know the answer I shall refer to such as the AAS for the duration of this post. … Continue reading…
At long last we’re sleeping in a proper bed! With all that’s going on at the moment, it was starting to become obvious that our new bedroom was not going to be finished any time soon. Remember this? I couldn’t stand the thought of sleeping in these little beds in the hall any longer. Friday, … Continue reading…
Scalloped Potatoes Question: How long must one live in Europe before being able to adopt the same trusting attitude as the native-born?Answer: More than 12 years. That's how long I've been here and I still can't do it. Many years ago (I seem to be living in the past lately) mon mari needed a watch repaired. He … Continue reading…
They say the phone is working. I say it isn't. They say the internet is working. I say it isn't. They're coming this afternoon to prove that I'm wrong. Please, God, I hope so…… In the meantime, another simple dish from Katie's Kitchen (In Vlad's house, where the cooking is easy, even if the living … Continue reading…
Turned Potatoes and Carrots Vlad's house is an IKEA house. I have nothing against IKEA. I rather like IKEA. I can spend hours wandering through there stores. Well, actually, that's how long it takes to follow the little footprints and elbow one's way through the crowds. I think they make very good stuff, particularly for … Continue reading…