Monthly Archives: May 2007

Watch out for Dog Poop, and other pet-ty things…

There is a little scrawny dog that lives in my “hood” here in France.  It exists on the second floor of the complex.  I live in a sort of Melrose type place where all the patios and terraces face on another.  And, wouldn’t you know it, the charming owner has taken it upon herself to [...]

Recipe 1: Legumes Farcis à la Provençale or Stuffed Vegetables (serves 6)

Here is my first attempt at a recipe.

Stuffed vegetables is a traditional dish in the region of Provence. When you see the word, Provençale, it will usually mean food or style of cooking in the southeastern region of France. Many of us in the states have eaten stuffed peppers in some variety so you are [...]

Road Trip (I) à Nice et Monaco

 So, as promised we going to talk a bit about driving here in France, and more importantly, my first Road Trip.  My husband invited me to go to Nice for a couple of days to have a look around seeing as how its a holiday here (Yes, I know, last week we had Monday and [...]

Let’s go Shopping for Food! And a little about the apéro

Okay let’s talk grocery stores, markets and food.  Man this is heaven let me tell you…
First let’s talk about the stores and their selection.  It’s incredible really.  As an American the grocery store has become a place where quality takes second place to convenience and quantity. Not here. Nope.  There are aisles of Dairy Products, aisles…  [...]

Welcome to France…Est-ce que tu aime du Rosé?

 

I have been in France now for a little over a week.  While I have not ventured out on my own, I have had a busy few days.  First let’s start with all the champagne these Frenchies drink, Oh La La.  Since you’re new to French the question above, ”Est-ce que tu aime du Rosé?” Is simply asking, [...]