Monthly Archives: April 2017

What a deal — and “bistronomic” to boot

Posted on April 28, 2017 by loren24250

Suppose you were planning a trip to the Greater Daglan Area of southwest France, thought it might be interesting to see why Michelin-starred restaurants are so fussed over, but were concerned about pushing your budget into the stratosphere. I think … Continue reading →

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Of matters great and small

Posted on April 22, 2017 by loren24250

On the “matters great” front, you have no doubt read about or heard about or seen on TV that France will be holding the first round of national elections tomorrow (Sunday). Here at home, some of us (my wife Jan … Continue reading →

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Glycines galore

Posted on April 10, 2017 by loren24250

Spring has so thoroughly sprung in the Greater Daglan Area that it feels like we are in summer already. Every self-respecting plant, shrub and tree that is able to flower has either done so already, or is being seriously rebuked … Continue reading →

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Our best meal. Ever. Really.

Posted on April 9, 2017 by loren24250

This posting, which describes what my wife Jan and I agreed at the time was the best meal we’d ever eaten, has been a long time coming. To blame were, in part, technical problems (my camera); in part other commitments (paid … Continue reading →

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Food, glorious food (the best restaurants)

Posted on April 7, 2017 by loren24250

The latest  list of “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” has now been published, and here are my short comments on those that we — my wife Jan and I — have enjoyed. Ranking No. 3 worldwide this year was El … Continue reading →

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