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Category Archives: Food
Pre-Xmas lunch
Excellent idea from our friend Al to organise a pre-Xmas lunch yesterday. A lot of work and preparations went into it. Never easy to cook for over 30 people.
New fruit to me
Went to the market this morning and I saw this Kaki fruit which I did not appear to know. Anyway, I picked one up to try later. Actually it was graciously offered by the stall keeper who knows my face … Continue reading
Market day
There are 3 markets during the week in Carcassonne which all take place in the main square in the middle of town. Two smaller one on Tuesdays and Thursday and the major on It is … Continue reading
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Tagged Carcassonne, Fruits, Living in Carcassonne, Living in France, Marché, Market, Saturday market, Vegetables
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Cocoa & Grapes
We had the opportunity last week to take part in a discovery tour “Cocoa & Grapes” organised and run by our friend Brent. Brent demonstrated his vast knowledge of the area and the town of Carcassonne but also his … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Entertainment, Food
Tagged Carcassonne, Chocolate, Cocoa & Grapes, Wine
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Olives
On another note, we had loads of olives on our tree in the garden. I reckon more than 15 kilos and there are probably another 3 or 4 kilos still on the tree but to high for me to reach. … Continue reading
October
October is upon us. Where did September go? The fact that I spent 2 weeks in Corsica and that within 48 hours of returning 4 friends (who were expected) turned up for the week. As soon as they left, the … Continue reading
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Tasting
Excellent article from my friend Bob on their blog “Lets live in France”. I attended the “Fête de la Gastronomie” in Carcassonne the other day and it was certainly very pleasant as Bob describes. The event is organised by my … Continue reading
