Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Season’s Eatings! Should we do it again? Last year I almost forgot about it and we started very late…. after Thanksgiving. Several people who participated never did receive their gift. Shall we try again? With plenty of time so we’re not rushed? Let me know…. Leave a comment if you want to participate. Here are … Continue reading…
When I was in the US I had contact with people who had just recovered from the flu (H1N1), who’s family members currently had the flu, who were ‘coming down’ with a cold and whose friends currently had colds. Needless to say, all of those situations made me distinctly uncomfortable. I don’t want to get … Continue reading…
This is what happens when butternut squash misbehaves: It rather makes one wonder what goes on out there in the garden in the middle of the night, doesn’t it? For reference, this is what a proper butternut squash looks like. I believe the green squash is the result of an illicit affair with either the … Continue reading…
When we lived in the Vendée we had over 100 rose bushes – only 1 planted by me and that because it was a gift. Here we have 5 rose bushes. I appreciate them so much more. Each one is unique, pretty and has a scent that makes me want to bury my nose every … Continue reading…
For some reason, mon mari is less than enthusiastic about me playing with his toys using his tools than one could expect, given the circumstances. Someone has to mow the grass, after all. I certainly wouldn’t be concerned about him using anything in my kitchen! (After I hid my good crepe and omelet pans…. He … Continue reading…
Chicken Creole Miscommunication? Or utter and complete lack of communication? And, why you should never leave your mobile phones at home…. I had doctor’s appointments this morning. Nothing serious; routine mammogram; bone density scan. This being France, I was told to plan on two hours. They do rather like to be thorough. This being Friday, … Continue reading…
Red Beans and Rice; Asian Style More random thoughts on words: Why do people refuse to understand and differentiate between similar sounding words…particularly if you are new to the language? In Andorra mon mari and I were in a bar (place where beverages are served – orange juice to alcohol). He was starting to get … Continue reading…