Monthly Archives: May 2018

Restaurant Eléonore, take 2

Posted on May 31, 2018 by loren24250

A couple of weeks ago, I described an enjoyable journey that we took from Daglan to Monpazier (“A lovely market-day lunch,” May 14). I went on to suggest that if you were looking for a good place to visit on … Continue reading →

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A relaxed luncheon to end anniversary week

Posted on May 29, 2018 by loren24250

A little more than a week ago (Monday, May 21) we marked our 30th wedding anniversary (thank you, thank you very much) and I wrote about our celebratory lunch that kicked off the week. This was at the Michelin-starred Le … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — 20-05-2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by loren24250

Today is our 30th wedding anniversary, obviously a day to celebrate. However, it is a Monday and also un jour ferié in France, or public holiday. So the chances of having a fine-dining meal today would be zilch. Always thinking ahead, … Continue reading →

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Where fresh comes first

Posted on May 20, 2018 by loren24250

One of the surprising (and disappointing) facts of life for food lovers in the Greater Daglan Area is the occasional short supply of fresh fruits,  herbs, and vegetables in our supermarkets. Certainly there are times when stores and local markets … Continue reading →

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A lovely market-day lunch

Posted on May 14, 2018 by loren24250

Monpazier is a charming bastide* town about 45 minutes from Daglan, and it’s well worth a visit. For one thing, it’s rated “one of the most beautiful villages in France.” For another, if you go on a Thursday, you could … Continue reading →

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Asparagus — two ways, two days

Posted on May 13, 2018 by loren24250

Good chefs love to work with fresh ingredients — like the green and white asparagus stalks that begin showing up here in France each spring. So it’s not surprising that we were served asparagus dishes as our entrées at two … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Tuesday (V-E Day)

Posted on May 12, 2018 by loren24250

This past Tuesday was the 8th of May, celebrated in France as the Fête de la Victoire, which is the anniversary of the end of World War II, at least in Europe. Because my wife Jan and I have been … Continue reading →

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The Anglophones do it again!

Posted on May 7, 2018 by loren24250

It’s not quite an annual tradition, but the Sunday lunch planned and prepared and served by the Anglophones of Daglan for members of the Club de l’Amitié (Friendship Club) is not just a success, but an event clearly welcomed and … Continue reading →

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The Anglo lunch: Take 2

Posted on May 2, 2018 by loren24250

The Anglos of Daglan — those of us whose first language is English, whether we were born in England, Scotland, Ireland, or the United States — are now in high gear. Planning meetings have been held, recipes have been checked, … Continue reading →

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