Category Archives: leeks

One fine morning….

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

A grey morning found me cutting firewood behind the house. The squeak of an old barn door opening announced the arrival of Annie, one of our neighbours. Annie and her husband Remy have raised Charolais beef cattle for the last … Continue reading →

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Would Caligula have chosen a plate of leeks whilst watching the Circus Maximus…..

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

The modest beauty of this bundle of tiny leeks puts to rest the concept that big is beautiful.   I needed fresh eggs which entailed some slipping and sliding across icy lanes to reach the farm of Mme Roustand, just … Continue reading →

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