Category Archives: Food

Eating seriously local

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

Occasionally,  new made-up words (neologisms, if you must) make my teeth ache. Like, for example, glamping. (I simply can’t reconcile the concepts of “glamour” and “camping.”) And then there’s locavore, referring to someone who prefers to eat food that is … Continue reading →

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Getting the turkey right

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

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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Our large (okay, huge) black truffles

Posted on December 16, 2018 by

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

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

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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Today’s fabulous feast (boo hoo!)

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

“Well, I guess this is the beginning of winter,” said my wife Jan as we drove home this afternoon, “now that Sawadee is closed for the season.” Yes, sad as it is to report, the Thai restaurant in Cénac  today … Continue reading →

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100 years on — Daglan remembers

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

Yesterday was Armistice Day, and ceremonies were held around the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Based on news coverage, I know that many were grand and impressive and memorable. But our village … Continue reading →

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