Tag Archives: puy lentils

Eating outdoors at last….

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Food,Photography & France

Dreams have the unfortunate habit of remaining unfulfilled so it is always a delight to have one come true. As the years have passed I have learnt to keep my dreams simple so, on this cusp of summer time, the … Continue reading →

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Brussels demand a green Xmas…..

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

September is long gone, but the leaves of brown show no sign of tumbling down this November although the lyricist would be happy to know that it’s raining. Wherever he was when he penned those lyrics, it wasn’t the Vendee. … Continue reading →

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2 across: what connects tripe, ears and trotters? 3 letters.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Food,Photography & France

This morning I became acutely aware of a personal weakness, one that may be called enigmatic in that this particular weakness is ambivalent. The Pauline moment was upon me as I read a post filled with tripe and piggy offal … Continue reading →

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