THE MEAL GENRE, NOT JUST CHEESE If you ever have a little moment, complaining about food shortages, and the lack of variety on your fresh fruit and vegetable shelves, stop and think back to our ancient ancestors. In biblical times, the residents of Jerusalem did not have individually irrigated watercress plants growing out in the … More Raclette
I have to say quickly, thanks everyone for the Skype, iMessage and Whatsapp messages and the Facebook broadcast wishing Happy Mothers Day,  I promise I will bear it in mind when the French celebrate Mothers Day in 2 weeks. Only the French could throw the proverbial spanner in  the works and destroy my peace…. So … More Mothers day, everywhere but in France
Life can be funny sometimes, in a way of odd co-incidences. Earlier this week, I was invited to join another family to have brunch this morning at a new café in Kruteneau (a ‘quartier’ bordering the Petite France ‘quartier’). Since its Victory Day here in France, it’s a public holiday-or ‘jour férié’ as it is … More Cafe Bretelles
Pinot, Bretzels, and Cathedrals 