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Lunches galore, with an anniversary celebration

Posted on May 17, 2022 by loren24250

We’ve just finished a fairly whirlwind three-day visit with my sister Karen and her husband Mark, culminating in a wonderful lunch at Carsac’s O Moulin restaurant, where Jan and I celebrated their anniversary as well as our own. Both anniversaries … Continue reading →

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A sunny start for Daglan’s new café/bar

Posted on May 12, 2022 by loren24250

This morning the sky is grey and full of rain, but yesterday was beautifully sunny and warm. And it turned out to be a perfect day for the “inauguration” of Fabrice Lemonnier’s new café/bar, L’Annexe. I introduced you to L’Annexe … Continue reading →

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At last — an afternoon place with promise

Posted on May 8, 2022 by loren24250

For far too long, Daglan has had no café or bar — a place where bicycle riders and other tourists, not to mention villagers, could order a drink without having to buy food. We have two restaurants, but they are … Continue reading →

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The right vine does the right thing

Posted on April 18, 2022 by loren24250

This is the time of year in the Greater Daglan Area when I can count on at least two things: incredibly variable weather (today happens to be sunny, but just wait) and the chance to write about the vines at … Continue reading →

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A (very) fresh take on slipperies

Posted on April 16, 2022 by loren24250

Slipperies. That’s what our Toronto friends tend to call oysters (for obvious reasons), and slipperies are something they order fairly regularly. Since Jan and I are fans of oysters as well, we also order fresh slipperies (served on the half … Continue reading →

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A nice surprise at Daglan’s La Cantine

Posted on April 5, 2022 by loren24250

Jan and I were planning to have lunch last Saturday with our friend Joanne, but we were a bit stumped when it came to choosing the right spot. Joanne and I had been to O Moulin (on Thursday), and Jan … Continue reading →

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Touches of spring, glimpses of fine dining

Posted on April 1, 2022 by loren24250

One of the surest signs of spring’s arrival is the sudden profusion of tulips — my favourite flower. They have been showing up all over, not just in nurseries and florist shops but also as cut flowers in supermarkets. Recently … Continue reading →

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Ah! Comfort food from Thailand, once more

Posted on March 24, 2022 by loren24250

Spring brings many joyous changes — from flowers popping out of the ground. to more flowers lighting up shrubs and trees, to a welcome rise in temperatures. (Today we hit the magic mark of 20 degrees Celsius, with lots of … Continue reading →

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Daglan does it again!

Posted on March 22, 2022 by loren24250

It’s been a busy, and fruitful, time for our little village lately. On Sunday, we had what seemed like a highly successful spring festival (about which, more later). And then yesterday as I drove back into Daglan from an appointment … Continue reading →

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The blooming begins!

Posted on March 6, 2022 by loren24250

The sun is shining brightly and the sky is a clear blue as I write this on a late Sunday afternoon. Yes, spring is in the air. Around here, among the first spring blooms we see are on trees and … Continue reading →

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