Monthly Archives: February 2023

Dish du jour — February 28, 2023

Posted on February 28, 2023 by loren24250

In my most recent posting, I included a photo of the elaborate decoration in the restaurant where Jan and I had lunch on February 24, Le Grand Véfour in Paris. But I didn’t show off any of our dishes. In … Continue reading →

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Tidbits from Paris

Posted on February 26, 2023 by loren24250

We are just back from a three-day, two-night trip to Paris, and in this posting I will simply share a few observations about our favourite city. What’s wrong with Paris? I’ve read articles in the British press that Paris is … Continue reading →

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Old school fine dining (literally, old school)

Posted on February 22, 2023 by loren24250

The following is taken from a post I wrote in 2010: “La Récréation is a marvellous little restaurant in the tiny village of Les Arques, about 40 minutes south of Daglan. Its fame has grown because of a book called From … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — February 12, 2023

Posted on February 12, 2023 by loren24250

Another day, another lunch at O Moulin in Carsac, and yes, another chance to show off an artful dessert. (Okay, I know I am being repetitive, but I promise this will be the last such posting for a while.) My … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — February 3, 2023

Posted on February 3, 2023 by loren24250

This past Sunday (January 29) provided another occasion to lunch at O Moulin in Carsac, this time with good friends Suzanne and Mark. It also gave me a chance to show off, in today’s dish du jour post, the kind … Continue reading →

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