Category Archives: Walkies

It’s been real….

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Food,Photography & France

I felt like I was Roger Hammerstein as I walked along the forest paths this morning. There was a bright golden haze on the meadow, and the cattle were standing like statues but unfortunately the corn wouldn’t reach up to … Continue reading →

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The Hound of the Daffodils….

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Food,Photography & France

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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Fresh poodles and apricots…

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Food,Photography & France

A dish so sought after in the Far East that it is customary to leave one’s daughters on the streets and lock up the poodles. The poodle catcher is on the qui vive and the game’s afoot. The Vendée, however, … Continue reading →

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