Monthly Archives: January 2016

Wanna run a tea room?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by loren24250

Ever thought about owning and running a tea room? Or something like one? In a beautiful French village? Now’s your chance. Judith Thomason, who established and now runs the successful tea room Le Thé Vert here in Daglan, has let it … Continue reading →

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Stormy weather

Posted on January 12, 2016 by loren24250

It’s gray and rainy as I write this — quelle surprise! Actually, it’s been pretty much gray and rainy since 2016 began, and all the water is having an impact on the Greater Daglan Area. Yesterday we got it with … Continue reading →

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Star struck

Posted on January 5, 2016 by loren24250

I don’t know about you, but I am a fan of the Michelin system of rating restaurants. My wife Jan and I have now eaten in a host of starred restaurants in France and England, and with few exceptions, we … Continue reading →

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Local treats

Posted on January 4, 2016 by loren24250

Before we get too far along into 2016 — and a very Happy New Year to all our readers, by the way — I’m going to write a couple of posts on some of the holiday feasting we enjoyed as 2015 came to … Continue reading →

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