Author Archives: loren24250

My latest hang-out

Posted on March 30, 2023 by loren24250

For several years, I drove to a spa near Gourdon a few times a week for exercise classes in the spa’s large pool. But as time went on, it became obvious that the place was being neglected — tiles were … Continue reading →

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When a fireplace goes ballistic

Posted on March 2, 2023 by loren24250

In our main living room, we have a poêle à bois, or log-burner, that provides a nice, quiet source of heat during the winter season. But once a year, it’s the source of an incredibly loud, piercing noise that is … Continue reading →

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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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Snow joke!

Posted on January 20, 2023 by loren24250

Snow joke? Well, actually, “it’s no joke” that Daglan received its first snowfall of the winter last night, although it was nowhere near the depth of the snowfall that covered much of New York State (and notably, the city of … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — January 18, 2023

Posted on January 18, 2023 by loren24250

While I’m calling this a dish du jour with today’s date, the photo below was actually taken this past weekend, while we were having lunch at our favourite nearby restaurant, O Moulin, in Carsac, about 25 minutes from Daglan. This … Continue reading →

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The Mayor’s Speech, 2023

Posted on January 7, 2023 by loren24250

Another step back to normality (after the restrictions caused by the Covid pandemic) was taken last night, as villagers gathered in our community hall to trade New Year’s good wishes; listen to the Mayor’s update on village life; and linger … Continue reading →

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