CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN FRANCE
Christmas Eve. was traditionally the evening when French families sat down together to celebrate Christmas. The meal can go for up to six hours. Le Réveillon. Was the name of … Continue Reading →
Category: MONKVALLEY MEMORIES
OOH LA LOIRE ON THE MOVE
Ooh La Loire on the move. A wonderful couple of days away, and all the gods were with us no travel restrictions, and the weather was well, almost good. … Continue Reading →
KITCHEN GADGETS
Where would we be without our kitchen gadgets? Those well loved labour saving devices our grandparents could only dream about. Take the humble electric kettle that we take for granted … Continue Reading →
SHOPPING IN FRANCE
We are approaching our 17th anniversary of arriving in Le Val aux Moines, the years have flown by and the plans we originally arrived with have changed. For instance the … Continue Reading →
VILLAGE LIFE VOL 3
I thought it was time to put “pen” to paper with more news and stories from Monk valley. Life continues is be good and not a week passes by, without … Continue Reading →
Tourte au porc
Dans son article paru dans Guardian, Nigel Slaters introduit la Pork Pie dans les termes suivants: «Je n’ai jamais vraiment pensé à faire ma propre tarte au porc. … Continue Reading →
SOUPE MEXICAINE AUX HARICOTS
Cette soupe d’été fraîche et piquante combine de nombreux. Ajoutez plus de piments rouges si vous aimez les piments forts, et une poignée de maïs fraîs tout droit de l’épi … Continue Reading →
FRIENDS AND FAMILY COME TO STAY
One of our favourite times of the year, after Christmas of course, is Summer. Sun filled days, spent in the garden. The tomatoes and courgettes are ripe and … Continue Reading →