Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
This is out of another little French cookbook. I’ve been getting them at the DIY stores. Whoever came up with this idea is brilliant. As I’m standing in line, with mon mari and his trolley full of who knows what, he runs off to find whatever he forgot, and I’m bored. I can’t leave the … Continue reading…
Work continues. Most of the holes are getting filled in. This is the last bit, but it's pretty deep so takes lots of layers. The window ledge is built, although he still needs to fill in around the window. There were always openings here, but we put in the first actual windows. This floor was … Continue reading…
I'm feeling a definite lack in my education lately. Actually, what I'm feeling are sore muscles that are a direct result of the gap in my education. If you recall, a few weeks ago mon mari and I were 'doing firewood'. This meant that he stood in one place wielding the chain saw while I … Continue reading…
I bought a large package of chicken legs and thighs yesterday. Last night, I was dividing it into serving sizes for mon mari to have while I'm gone. I had the rapt attention of both puppies, their eyes following my every move. It brought back memories of another chicken and another dog. And an enterprising … Continue reading…
I figured out why I've been in 'cooking limbo' lately. It's this silly 'regime' (diet) I've subjected myself to. Remember last year when I discovered that, while I was 'perfectly in the middle of my weight range' by U.S. standards, in France I was fat! In order to be 'perfectly in the middle of my … Continue reading…
It was a busy week, as they all are, but with a bit more variety (and tragedy). Mon mari is still working on the ceiling in the second bedroom but should be finished soon. In preparation we've laid out the next project: the second bathroom. Here's the 'before' photo: You'll have to wait for the … Continue reading…
Alliums (onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, scallions, chives, etc) are good for us. They contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They offer cancer protection, anti-inflammatory benefits and support for bone and connective tissues. They add flavor and interest to savory foods. They can be hot, sweet or pungent…. Sometimes all three depending on cooking method. … Continue reading…