Tag Archives: seafood

Starting the new year with seafood

Posted on January 1, 2021 by loren24250

This is the time of year when seafood takes prominence in the cuisines of many nations — including of course France, where crates of oysters wind up in shops all over the place and fish is often featured as the … Continue reading →

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A triple-header for foodies

Posted on September 24, 2020 by loren24250

Today’s posting features three different topics that I hope will be of interest to foodies (and you know who you are). They are: the opportunity to acquire the best restaurant in Daglan; a couple of beautiful dishes at a much-loved … Continue reading →

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More creativity on a plate

Posted on August 30, 2020 by loren24250

A few days ago, a friend of Jan complained to her about my blog. (What? I know it’s hard to believe.) What she reportedly said was “Why is Loren always writing about trash? Where are the food reviews?” Ever responsive … Continue reading →

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Dishes du jour — 20 August 2020

Posted on August 20, 2020 by loren24250

Today we were back at Restaurant O Moulin in Carsac (about 30 minutes from Daglan), for lunch with first-timers Nancy and Iain. I know what you’re thinking: Gee, you write about this place a lot. Yes I do, and that’s … Continue reading →

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Lunch in (yes, in!) a restaurant (and a terrific one to boot!)

Posted on June 18, 2020 by loren24250

While restaurants in the Greater Daglan Area have been open for a while, my wife Jan and I had been cautious about eating in confined public spaces, and so we had been using the take-out option (as loyal readers will … Continue reading →

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A sneak peek, plus a few rich dishes

Posted on December 4, 2019 by loren24250

Today’s posting covers two fairly different topics — one related to the holiday that is fast approaching, and the other related to a favourite topic in these parts (food, of course). First, the Christmas item. Admiring our village Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — 27-10-2019

Posted on October 27, 2019 by loren24250

This past Thursday, we enjoyed another wonderful meal at Restaurant O Moulin in Carsac, about 30 minutes from Daglan. This time it was lunch with our friends Joanne, Chris and Les, and we all had splendid food. Having written about … Continue reading →

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A fine-dining duo, and a home-spun meal

Posted on October 2, 2019 by loren24250

This past weekend we finished a round of fine dining on two consecutive days, and now are feeling contented, if a tad more plump. And we continue to be amazed and impressed at the innovative approaches of two of the … Continue reading →

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Dinner at a Parisian classic

Posted on September 13, 2019 by loren24250

La Coupole isn’t exactly ancient — it’s not even 100 yet — but it’s certainly a Parisian classic. And just recently my wife Jan and I enjoyed dinner at this famous Montparnasse brasserie. The occasion was the start of our … Continue reading →

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Dish (and fish) of the day

Posted on July 24, 2019 by loren24250

The rascasse is certainly not very well known, I’ve learned, at least among English-speaking friends and particularly among those who don’t live in France. But it’s one of my favourite fish. (To eat, that is; not as a pet.) Through … Continue reading →

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