Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Veal Blanquette I have concluded, in my vast and intensive study of my fellow humans, that everyone has a 'thing' which, totally out of proportion to the rest of his or her lifestyle, is deemed not worthy of expense.

Duck Breast with Olives When I did the weekly shopping in the Vendée I knew I was living in France.

They say the phone is working.

Cannellini and Pasta Soup Like any country that suddenly finds itself prosperous, Andorra imported workers.

One of the things that has changed for me since leaving the U.

Burgers and Beans Another example of two people talking about different things together: Do you walk to school or carry your lunch? Mon mari was discharged from the hospital on Saturday morning.

Looking at houses has caused this brief meander down D.

We’re off house hunting again, 3 days this time.

When we first moved across the pond I used to have people ask me, worriedly, if I was able to get sour cream….

Pasta with Fresh Avocado Sauce We need to adjust our marriage.

Picnic Pasta Salad When one studies a language in school or a class, one studies it as it should be….

Brined and Grilled Cornish Hens I’ve had a crazy, busy week: my s-i-l flew over last Friday to help us pack….

Barley with Chives Why do I have such a hard time getting rid of stuff? I've been cleaning my office; attempting to downsize (I rather hate that word, but it's useful).

Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Stacks Summer has arrived, finally, here in the Vendée.

What would you like? Soup? Salad? Hot? Cold? You'll find it here.