Tag Archives: travel

Having a breakdown….

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

My specialist subject is not “The Workings of the Internal Combustion Engine”. This became apparent when, after pushing all the knobs and turning all the keys marked “Start”, nothing happened save the creation of a telling noise that had heads … Continue reading →

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I got the blues….

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

I had to go and check, and I can confirm that it’s OK. The sea is still blue, as is the sky, with a cleverly contrasting yellow for the ground. Whoever worked that one out is no fool, it gets … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscapes, Photography, France, Photography holiday, Digital photography, Writing, summer, Vendee, family, French countryside, perfect day, photography course, harmony, Landscapes, Memory, Excellence, Summer holidays, Expectation, Weather, Shine, Childhood memories, Emotion, 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

The Hound of the Daffodils….

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Much as I dislike diminutives, I’m very fond of Trigger and Gypsy. The two eponymous poodles have been in our charge over the last few days, which has meant that I have been drawn away from stove and keyboard and … Continue reading →

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Ladies who lunch..Chez Papa..

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Uncovering treasure is not an accurate science. I say this with an authority that I do not possess, as treasure and I are rarely, if ever, seen together or even spoken of in the same breath. The same can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Food and Photography, Photography, France, Photography holiday, Digital photography, Writing, Cooking, food, summer, Chocolate, desserts, Wine, family, French countryside, perfect day, Cuisine bourgeoise, photography course, Baking, friendship, harmony, fireplace, Food photographer, Bistro, Vineyard, Noa grape, Vines, Humour, Art photography, Excellence, Expectation, Choc ice, Drinks, Kitchens, 2013, Coffee, financiers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Bottle in a boat…….

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I don’t know whether one can have enough of a good thing. Only people with an awful lot of that good thing are in a position to give an answer. Clearly, the state of having had enough of something very … Continue reading →

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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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You can never be too thin or too rich..

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Nancy Reagan would have thrown herself from a tall building rather than let a crumb of this intense chocolate and prune d’Agen cake pass her lips. As she performed the only  swallow that would save her from a fate worse … Continue reading →

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How to cook a wolf….

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

“How to Cook a Wolf” by M.F.K Fisher has gone missing. It was on the bookshelves the last time that I looked for it, or to be more accurate, the time before the last time that I looked for it … Continue reading →

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It’s the real thing….

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

A soft, misty morning is irresistible to the hunter. That most elusive of prey, the good picture, is sure to be out there somewhere. Being a master of disguise, this highly prized rarity is often cleverly disguised in a cloak … Continue reading →

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I have a dream….

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Food, Photography and France are my motivating trinity and I’m continually looking for ways to share the pleasure that they afford me with as many of you as possible. The idea of combining cookery and photography together with the opportunity … Continue reading →

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