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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Month: October 2018
The Musette: Halloween treat
I generally don’t embrace with any real enthusiasm holidays I regard as being US imports and, in truth, we don’t get too many trick or treaters at Halloween but enough that I’ll be embarrassed if I don’t have anything to give to them. I’m… Continue Reading “The Musette: Halloween treat”
Fridge of a thousand jars
A house guest once commented on the number of jars in my fridge calling it the “fridge of a thousand jars!” That was obviously an exaggeration but I’ve just given the fridge a tip to toe clean and frankly, once I saw all the… Continue Reading “Fridge of a thousand jars”
I’ve finally shaken off my cold
The past few weeks month I’ve been suffering from a chesty cough and cold. It started towards the end of last month when I had a fever. I took to my bed for a couple of days, felt very lethargic – so unlike me… Continue Reading “I’ve finally shaken off my cold”
Yet another trip to Alassio
The rationale for our most recent trip was a few relaxing days away so my beloved could use the hotel’s Thalassotherapy facilities to sooth his hip which is becoming ever more painful. Of course, I too enjoy the jets in the salt-water therapy pool… Continue Reading “Yet another trip to Alassio”
El número siete
I appreciate that the professional peloton has been racing in China and Japan last week, but my interest in cycling concludes with Il Lombardia. Coincidentally this is generally when the race for the blue-riband crown in MotoGP comes to the boil. It was another… Continue Reading “El número siete”
The Musette: vegan cauliflower korma
This is a creamy, comforting take on the curry-house staple from a Meera Sodha recipe which I’ve adapted – as I’m wont to do – to my own taste and dietary requirements. Like Meera I had always thought of korma as the curry for… Continue Reading “The Musette: vegan cauliflower korma”
Things about France that surprised me: the French don’t do cards
In my 13 years living in France, I have not once received a greetings card of any kind from my wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Should I be concerned? No, because the French don’t do greetings cards, not like the Brits. UK consumers… Continue Reading “Things about France that surprised me: the French don’t do cards”
Trip to Port of Nice
We’re currently rather limited as to how we spend our free time thanks to my husband’s ailing hip. He really can’t walk any distance. Typically if the weather’s as great as it was last week-end, we’d have been out for a long cycle. However,… Continue Reading “Trip to Port of Nice”
Missing Il Lombardia
Yesterday, was the race of the falling leaves, one of the five Monuments (major Classics races) of the cycling season. We should’ve been there enjoying the live racing, drinking Aperol Spritzs in some of our favourite cafes and appreciating the wonderful scenery. We weren’t… Continue Reading “Missing Il Lombardia”
Our view
I’ll never tire of the view from our apartment. On a clear day – and there are plenty of those – I can see from Cap d’Antibes to Cap Ferrat. It’s the reason we bought the place and the reason why it’s highly unlikely… Continue Reading “Our view”
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