Monthly Archives: October 2010

A subdued Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

Halloween in France is clearly not the event it’s become in North America. So far, at almost 7:20 p.m., we have had a grand total of three (3) (trois) trick-or-treaters. We haven’t spottted any jack-o-lanterns in the village, and in … Continue reading →

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Fashion file: This season’s colours

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

I’m sure you’re wondering about the “right” colours for the fall season, and what’s the latest from southwest France. Well, darlings, the answer is simple: yellow, brown, and the odd touch of orange. Actually, those are pretty much the colours … Continue reading →

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Committing to fitness

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

It is time to re-group, sharpen the focus, and commit to fitness. Tomorrow morning, we are scheduled for a double program of aqua fitness that I am sure will burn as many as 27 calories. With this in mind, I … Continue reading →

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Yet another cheese

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

You’re familiar with the cheese course, typically served before dessert, or instead of dessert. But there is a type of cheese that’s often served in France as a dessert, and it’s a very nice, light treat. It’s called fromage blanc … Continue reading →

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High above Daglan

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

My wife’s morning walks usually take her to Le Peyruzel,  on top of a hill above our village of Daglan. It’s a collection of a few homes and farms, plus a chateau, so it qualifies simply as a hamlet (French: … Continue reading →

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Duck two ways

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

If you haven’t figured it out yet, duck is big in these parts. I have no statistics proving that duck is the most-consumed meat in southwest France, but I wouldn’t bet against it. And in fact, it’s not only delicious … Continue reading →

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Meet Bunny Meadows

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

Do you know anyone named Bunny Meadows? I think it’s a splendid name. I picture her being attractive but not necessarily beautiful. Maybe handsome, in a feminine way. She would be well off, although not rich, and would have a … Continue reading →

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Lunch, Franco-American style

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

We already have established some traditions. For example, if at all possible, we visit the market in neighbouring Cénac on Tuesday mornings and buy the ingredients for a traditional duck soup: two duck carcasses; one duck leg; and veggies like … Continue reading →

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Pruned it? Nearly wrecked it!

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

I’m not aware of any harm caused, in a pre-meditated sense, by the plane trees of France.  Yes, various motorcyclists have been splatted against plane trees while racing along a tree-lined highway. But can you really blame the tree for … Continue reading →

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Shave and a fauchage, two bits

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

One of the striking characteristics of the countryside around Daglan is just how neat and tidy it is. Litter is rare. Logs are stacked neatly after they are cut. Lawns are mowed, pastures are trimmed, and fields that are harvested … Continue reading →

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