Monthly Archives: April 2011

Kate and the Prince in Daglan

Posted on April 26, 2011 by loren24250

Okay, we’re not having a street party. And to the best of my knowledge, the French government hasn’t declared Friday, April 29, as a holiday. But there’s still some excitement here about the royal wedding — and my wife Jan … Continue reading →

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Here comes Lobbie, Lobster Tail…

Posted on April 24, 2011 by loren24250

Ah, the joys of new traditions. Such as lobster for Easter. Such as eating lunch on the patio of Le Petit Paris, in the centre of Daglan. Such as enjoying the most wonderful springtime ever (at least in my lifetime). … Continue reading →

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The fail-safe bunny

Posted on April 23, 2011 by loren24250

Now that it’s Easter time, you’re no doubt thinking about Easter bunnies, decorated eggs, and enjoying a grand Sunday dinner or lunch. And no doubt you’re wondering: what’s a great recipe for rabbit? I have the answer. Despite writing about … Continue reading →

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Fresh — from the freezer

Posted on April 22, 2011 by loren24250

You may think that life here is all about fancy meals at restaurants. Well, it’s true that we did have a lovely lunch on Wednesday at La Petite Tonnelle in Beynac, with Florida friends Emily and Frank. (For a full … Continue reading →

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A village, a view, a meal

Posted on April 15, 2011 by loren24250

La Roque-Gageac is rightly described as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Says one travel guide: “In a stunning position on the north bank of the Dordogne River, and backed by a steep hill/cliffs, with little to suggest … Continue reading →

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A new-found favourite

Posted on April 13, 2011 by loren24250

Get set, Mesdames et Messieurs, for an Official Radio Free Daglan Recommendation: Today’s prize goes to Aux Trois Saveurs, a newly opened informal restaurant and pizzeria near Vézac, just across the Dordogne River from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. It’s a great setting. About … Continue reading →

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The judgement of the children — Part II

Posted on April 11, 2011 by loren24250

Let us return to the field behind the salle des fêtes in Daglan, France, on Tuesday, March 8. As you discovered in yesterday’s post “The judgement of the children — Part I,” something mysterious was taking place involving lots of … Continue reading →

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The judgement of the children — Part I

Posted on April 10, 2011 by loren24250

Let us go back in time about a month, to Monday, March 8. On arriving home that afternoon, my wife Jan and I were approached by one of the neighbour girls and asked if we would be attending Carnival. What … Continue reading →

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To Belvès by bike

Posted on April 8, 2011 by loren24250

Today we had the longest bike ride of the new season — 21 kilometres from Daglan to Belvès, and 21 back. What with a long lunch (on the shaded patio at Le Home, in Belvès) and a nice visit with … Continue reading →

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Hitting the big 3-0

Posted on April 7, 2011 by loren24250

It’s official (at least Radio-Free-Daglan official): We are now in summer. In April. We know this because the digital thermometer on the car’s instrument panel hit 30 degrees this afternoon as we drove over the hill separating St Cybranet from … Continue reading →

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