Monthly Archives: December 2018

Getting the turkey right

Posted on December 26, 2018 by loren24250

This year, we went the “traditional” route for our Christmas lunch — but with a twist. Yes, it was turkey and trimmings, including mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. But thanks to the inspiration of son Michael in Toronto, I … Continue reading →

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The Tree Report, 2018

Posted on December 23, 2018 by loren24250

It’s become a tradition that I photograph the village’s Christmas tree each year, as it stands relatively proudly in our main square. Some readers have come to expect this, after being astounded five years ago by what may well have … Continue reading →

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Our large (okay, huge) black truffles

Posted on December 16, 2018 by loren24250

One of the things I love about life in Daglan is that there’s life in Daglan. Not that we’re one of France’s hot spots — far from it, especially at this time of year. But it seems that our village … Continue reading →

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Our own black (truffle) market

Posted on December 14, 2018 by loren24250

Now I can truly say: “There was a fungus among us.” I refer, of course, to Tuber melanosporum,  the black (or winter) truffle, one of which was, until recently, at rest in our kitchen. Yes, this past Sunday was the … Continue reading →

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Double your truffle

Posted on December 5, 2018 by loren24250

I’m not sure that Daglan will become known as the Truffle Capital of the World, but our village is definitely taking the tubers seriously. This past summer, it opened a weekly market for summer truffles (see “Our new truffle market … Continue reading →

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