Friday, April 12, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Without Borders in Degagnac
Today (Monday) our "French Connection" friends from Prayssac came for a visit.
After an hour of chit chat and catching up with each others' lives it was time to go and participate in the the most important two hours of the day to many French people... lunch (déjeuner).
Food and the art of dining is an important and intregal part of daily of life in France.
It is obvious that the French like/ love to enjoy their food, and great care is taken in the preparations of their meals and the main meals are never hurried or rushed.
It's a good thing that Monsieur Honey and I are also "Foodies".
We both love to cook, experiment with new recipes, taste new foods and of course love to eat.
I use recipes as a guideline when cooking/ creating something new ; unless I am baking then precise measurements are required.
Over the years, Monsieur Honey has been a great hunter and gatherer....making his own sausages, canning various items made from fresh picked tomatoes, various chutneys, relishes and sauces.
Sometimes, you will find us both in the kitchen together, if this happens it is better that one of us is designated "Top Chef" and the other "Sous-Chef", then all goes smoothly and there is no question which way the meal will be prepared, cooked and served...and also prevents an episode of " The Bickersons"....our family will appreciate this bit of humour!
We strolled through the village to the only restaurant, "L'Auberge Sans Frontiere" ....translated as The Inn Without Borders.
Travelling allows you to experience life without "borders", you meet people from all different nationalities and cultures.
The menu du jour was plentiful with many choices, four courses...soup, salad starter, main course, dessert and wine for 12€ per person.
I have only included a few postcards of the food served today.
The other photos were taken in the village as we strolled back to our cottage on Rue de La Gare.
So, if you find yourself in or around Degagnac, stop by and try the Inn!
L'Auberge sans Frontière
Le Bourg 46340 Degagnac
Tél.. 05 65 41 52 88
After an hour of chit chat and catching up with each others' lives it was time to go and participate in the the most important two hours of the day to many French people... lunch (déjeuner).
Food and the art of dining is an important and intregal part of daily of life in France.
It is obvious that the French like/ love to enjoy their food, and great care is taken in the preparations of their meals and the main meals are never hurried or rushed.
It's a good thing that Monsieur Honey and I are also "Foodies".
We both love to cook, experiment with new recipes, taste new foods and of course love to eat.
I use recipes as a guideline when cooking/ creating something new ; unless I am baking then precise measurements are required.
Over the years, Monsieur Honey has been a great hunter and gatherer....making his own sausages, canning various items made from fresh picked tomatoes, various chutneys, relishes and sauces.
Sometimes, you will find us both in the kitchen together, if this happens it is better that one of us is designated "Top Chef" and the other "Sous-Chef", then all goes smoothly and there is no question which way the meal will be prepared, cooked and served...and also prevents an episode of " The Bickersons"....our family will appreciate this bit of humour!
We strolled through the village to the only restaurant, "L'Auberge Sans Frontiere" ....translated as The Inn Without Borders.
Travelling allows you to experience life without "borders", you meet people from all different nationalities and cultures.
The menu du jour was plentiful with many choices, four courses...soup, salad starter, main course, dessert and wine for 12€ per person.
I have only included a few postcards of the food served today.
The other photos were taken in the village as we strolled back to our cottage on Rue de La Gare.
So, if you find yourself in or around Degagnac, stop by and try the Inn!
L'Auberge sans Frontière
Le Bourg 46340 Degagnac
Tél.. 05 65 41 52 88
Monday, April 8, 2013
Keeping the "Home Fires" Burning!
As the title suggests so far the warm "Spring" temperatures have not arrived in our part of France in the Lot Valley.
The forecast is looking promising for later this week.
Monsieur Honey has mastered the wood stove and the house is now toasty warm...it might have something to do with the skills he acquired as a Boy Scout in his formative years (so long ago).
Today (Sunday) the sun did shine so we were able to do a load of laundry and use the "French Thermal Dryer".
With the help of technology ... between email, the FaceTime App on the iPad and the downloading of Magic Jack we have been able to keep the "Home Fires Burning" with our family, children, grandchildren and friends.
Monsieur Honey has mastered the wood stove and the house is now toasty warm...it might have something to do with the skills he acquired as a Boy Scout in his formative years (so long ago).
Today (Sunday) the sun did shine so we were able to do a load of laundry and use the "French Thermal Dryer".
With the help of technology ... between email, the FaceTime App on the iPad and the downloading of Magic Jack we have been able to keep the "Home Fires Burning" with our family, children, grandchildren and friends.
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