We’ve been eating a lot of salads. As usual, I planted enough lettuce to feed all of France. As usual, I hate to see it go to waste. So we’ve been eating a lot of salads. If you want recipes on how to make salad dressing for a larger salad, I have several recipes for vinaigrettes here. But this post is how to make a quick salad for one. First, … Continue reading →
Question: Why should one always wear sexy underwear for doctor's appointments in France? Answer: Because if you're going to parade around strangers, of both sexes and all ages, in your undies (or less) for the better part of an hour you'll want to look your best. A few weeks at the local gym prior to the appointment wouldn't hurt either. I didn't have enough warning for that. (The gym bit.) … Continue reading →
My last post, about walking in the mountains in Andorra, brought back a lot of memories about that small Principality. Andorra has been an independent country since 917 (I think that’s the right date), well over 1,000 years. They are independent, not only in politics, but in mindset. The Andorrans march to their own drummer. They can, after all…. It’s their country! Our house in Andorra was ‘on the hill’, … Continue reading →
Radish, Fennel and Lettuce Salad Vegetables gardens. They are always such a wonderful idea. They are always so much fun to plan. Then…. Reality happens…. Along with the weeds, the pests, the watering and the summer holiday when the whole thing turns into an unkempt jungle. Over the next few Sundays I will share my vast amounts of knowledge about the potager, or vegetable garden…. All from practical experience; none … Continue reading →
