Acquaintances in Quillan kindly invited us to a communal repas at their allotment ...more
No, I’m not talking about whether you are a male or female inhabitant of ...more
We’re down to the final week in Quillan. It’s time to revisit old haunts, ...more
Perhaps my favourite pastime of all, irrespective of city, town or village, is to ...more
Here’s recipe for a French-style tarte aux fruits that I have successfully made ...more
Dejeuner sous les arbres
Yesterday we drove an hour north via Puivert, Chalabre and Mirepoix to visit friends and colleagues staying in a gite on the grounds of a small chateau, with pool. We enjoyed a simple, but delicious lunch, in good company, of quiche and salad, cheese, and apple tart, washed down with the local rose wine. The boys enjoyed the pool, and the run of the large grassy grounds. Sante!
We love a good French breakfast. When we first arrived in April we fell over ...more
Tell me honestly, am I drinking too much coffee?
