Category Archives: Food & Drinks

From rant to Roussillon 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 25, 2025 by admin

From vineyards to Wi-Fi woes: a day that began with Minervois magic and ended in digital despair.

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La Madeleine de Proust 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 19, 2025 by admin

Ever had a taste, smell, or sound transport you back in time? Discover the story behind Proust’s madeleine—the tiny treat that unlocks life’s most cherished memories.

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Irish escapade 🇬🇧

Posted on September 3, 2025 by admin

Day -2 From Carcassonne to Guinness in one (very thrifty) Ryanair wedge—strap in and check in! Day -1 Sunshine, sarcasm, and a suitcase that won’t shut—join me on my misadventures from Occitan bliss to Irish drizzle. Day 1 49 years … Continue reading →

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The month that was – August 2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

Posted on August 29, 2025 by admin

Life, travel, food, and the occasional misadventure – that’s what you’ll find here. From secret beach spots to spontaneous pool parties, new restaurants worth the detour, and the ups and downs of staying sober while the world celebrates, I share … Continue reading →

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Calm today, chaos tomorrow 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

Posted on August 22, 2025 by admin

From champagne-fueled feasts to lazy days dodging to-do lists, my blog is a mix of good food, bold travels, cheeky observations, and life’s little surprises. If you like stories served with humor, a dash of wanderlust, and the occasional cocktail … Continue reading →

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Time to mix 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on August 19, 2025 by admin

🌶️A bottle of jalapeño liqueur has finally landed on my counter, and with it, the chance to test-drive the dangerously elegant Spicy Margarita Rosé — fiery, floral, and fabulously pink. The only twist? I’m not drinking it… but my unsuspecting … Continue reading →

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