Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Yes, I’m still finding new ways with my never-ending butternut squash. But first – we have actual, visible, easy-to-see proof that we worked last week. We papered. Because he had to cut the sheet rock panels in half to get them upstairs, they were missing the beveled edge needed for a smooth finish. Paper seemed … Continue reading…
Some news and a question….. First: the news. We had a traumatic morning chez nous. Emma, the big dog, who just celebrated her 10th birthday (She’s a Christmas puppy) hasn’t been feeling 100 percent. She’s been snoring more than usual the last few days, not eating well and coughing. I decided this morning that I … Continue reading…
When we first moved to Ireland, I remember there being a bit of a flap in England about joining the European Union and having to export their prized hunting stallions to France to be eaten. I don’t remember the particulars but do remember wondering if an Arabian was better than a Palomino. After moving to … Continue reading…
One of the things I forget in the winter, when I am longing for summer, is how very much work summer is. Especially spring. The grass grows in leaps and bounds; the garden needs to be planted, then hoed, weeded and watered frequently. There are no longer excuses for countless little chores that have been … Continue reading…
Scallops on Pesto It’s a universally accepted truism that one should not do the weekly shopping on an empty stomach. It’s a normally accepted fact that skipping lunch can cause said stomach to be empty. It’s a little established but well-known fact that the ears are the very best part of the Chocolate Easter Bunny. … Continue reading…
Split Peas with Bacon and Ham Karmic balance has been restored in my life. After a, somewhat less than perfect day, yesterday. this one started out good and kept getting better. First, our house's internal workings were given a clean bill of health: The septic tank was pumped and power-scrubbed, getting rid of 50+ years … Continue reading…
Spaghetti Carbonara I have had the longest, continuous time on the internet in 3 months: 4 hours and counting. I have finally finished going through my Inbox, and my ‘When I have a minute’ box and my ‘What the hell is this’ box. I have (I think) answered, handled, responded to and dealt with everything … Continue reading…