Category Archives: Food

Four dishes and a soup bowl

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

I don’t really believe that we eat with our eyes — for one thing, think of the mess it would make for people who wear contact lenses. But I do know that the appearance of a plate of food has … Continue reading →

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Fashion, food, friends, fun — success!

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Sunday’s special event at Daglan’s Salle des fêtes — the fashion show, English tea, and clothing sale — turned out to be quite the success. A good time was had by all, as the saying goes, and the volunteers of … Continue reading →

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A reminder of Sunday’s event

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

As I write this, on Friday evening, a dedicated group of volunteer women are working away to prepare for a special event to be held in Daglan on Sunday afternoon. I described it fully in “Fashion show and a tea, … Continue reading →

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Fashion show and a tea, with some twists

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

For some weeks now, a group of dedicated female volunteers have been working on a special event to be held in Daglan on Sunday, June 2 — an event built around a fashion show and vintage-clothing sale, with the added … Continue reading →

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It’s not all Michelin stars

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Over the years that I’ve been posting this blog, I’ve written countless times about various fine-dining experiences, often at restaurants in France (and elsewhere) with one, two or even three Michelin stars. So just in case you’ve been wondering — … Continue reading →

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Breaking bread, and other traditions

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

We were having lunch at the Thai restaurant in Cénac this past Sunday, and my wife Jan headed into Sawadee first, while I parked the car. When I reached our table, she tilted her head at the two couples who … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — 25 – 04 – 2019

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

Let us first clear up something: No, I have not been hired as Director of Publicity for the Restaurant O Moulin. This year I’ve  written several glowing reports on the restaurant in Carsac, a 30-minute drive from Daglan, simply I … Continue reading →

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