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Category Archives: Food & Drinks
The missing turkey 🇫🇷🇬🇧
Start your day with my daily dose of chaos, coffee and comedy: from misbehaving cars to disappearing turkeys, nostalgic mornings, wild errands, creative struggles and the small triumphs that keep life entertaining. One click, one laugh — bienvenue dans mon … Continue reading
The great wine & Guinness experiment 🇫🇷🇬🇧
When your evening starts in France and ends in Dublin — without ever leaving town. Read more
Une journée Gargantuesque 🇬🇧🇫🇷
What happens in Narbonne stays on the scales — a Gargantuan day at Les Grands Buffets.
Posted in Food & Drinks, Life in France
Tagged * Les Grands Buffets, All-you-can-eat, Carcassonne, Culinary adventure, Feasting, Fine dining, Food humor, Food pilgrimage, French cuisine, Gargantua style, Gargantuan appetite, Gastronomie française, Gourmet experience, I did it my way, Joy of eating, Life’s little pleasures, Marseillais flair, Minervois, Narbonne, Occitanie, Oh fan de chichourle!, Overindulgence, Train travel, Weekend outing, Witty storytelling
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From rant to Roussillon 🇫🇷🇬🇧
From vineyards to Wi-Fi woes: a day that began with Minervois magic and ended in digital despair.
La Madeleine de Proust 🇫🇷🇬🇧
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.
Posted in Culture & Identity, Food & Drinks, Nostalgia
Tagged ChildhoodMemories, ClassicLiterature, CulturalExpressions, EmotionalTriggers, FoodAndLiterature, FrenchCulture, InvoluntaryMemory, LiteraryReferences, MadeleineDeProust, MarcelProust, Memory, Nostalgia, ProustianMoment, SensoryExperiences
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The month that was – August 2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪
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
Calm today, chaos tomorrow 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪
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
Posted in Food & Drinks, Friends
Tagged * BBQ, Anglo-Saxon friends, Carcassonne, Daily life, Humor, Pézenas, Pool party, Spicy Margarita Rosé, To-do list, Travel planning
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Time to mix 🇬🇧🇫🇷
🌶️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
Posted in Food & Drinks
Tagged 1. Spicy Margarita Rosé, Cocktail Test Drive, Creative Cocktails, Drink Pairing, Drink Reviews, Foodie Fun, Jalapeño Liqueur, Mexican Cocktails, Non-Alcoholic Experiment, Rosé Cocktail, Sober Mixology, Spicy Drinks, Summer Drink Ideas, Tequila Cocktails, Toulouse
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