Category Archives: Celebrations & Special Days
Strohwitwer 🇫🇷🇬🇧
My wife has gone to Germany. I remain in Carcassonne. The Germans, with their customary efficiency, have already diagnosed my condition: Strohwitwer — straw widower. It is Saint Patrick’s Day. There is an Irish pub. A man must have principles, … Continue reading
Pancakes 🇫🇷🇬🇧
Round as the moon, soft as a Sunday, a pancake tells stories we almost forgot. Click gently — syrup may spill, memories may stick.
Posted in Celebrations & Special Days, Food & Drinks
Tagged Chandeleur, Crêpes, Pancakes, Shrove Tuesday
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Hot enough 🇬🇧🇫🇷
“When the thermometer hits 43°C and your wife’s birthday falls on the same day, there’s only one sensible thing to do: head for the coast, order dangerously pink cocktails, and let the sea breeze do the rest. Here’s how we … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations & Special Days, Life in France
Tagged * Narbonne Plage, Birthday lunch, Coastal France travel, Foodie adventures in France, French beach dining, French Riviera vibes, Hot weather escapes, L’Hospitalet Beach, Languedoc restaurants, Long French lunches, Mediterranean coast, Poolside afternoons, Seafood restaurants, Spicy Margarita Rosé, Summer heatwave
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