Category Archives: Food

Vallon des Auffes

Posted on August 25, 2022 by JJS

I shall be in Marseille in a couple of weeks or so, something to seriously look forward to. I have already reserved a lunch „Chez Pierrot“ au Vallon des Auffes. Something to look forward to.

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Nuts

Posted on August 6, 2022 by JJS

The hazelnut season has started in our part of of the world. How nice to see fresh hazelnuts for sale at the market this morning. Of course I had to purchase a kilo.

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Market Day

Posted on March 26, 2022 by JJS

I simply could live on those at this time of year

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I’m losing my temper

Posted on February 3, 2022 by JJS

In French there is a well know expression to cover this “La moutarde me monte au nez” which literally translated means “The mustard is going up my nose”. This might happen to me very shortly. Earlier today I received a … Continue reading →

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Crepes aux Pommes | Apple Pancake cake

Posted on February 1, 2022 by JJS

In time for pancake day There are pancakes, and then there are pancakes that make you sigh with happiness. Crepes aux pommes, apple pancakes are definitely in the second … Crepes aux Pommes | Apple Pancake cake

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Choucroute

Posted on October 24, 2021 by JJS

Winter must be on the way, despite the current 20ºC , we ate our 1st choucroute of the season this lunchtime. All ingredients were purchased in my favorite shop in town and namely „La Ferme“. What is choucroute exactly? Choucroute … Continue reading →

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Indian Curry

Posted on October 8, 2021 by JJS

I had my second Vindaloo of the week yesterday evening. This time in the very pleasant Mangal‘s Kitchen in Hannover / Linden. I certainly would recommend the place. The service is good and the food excellent. The lamb vindaloo was … Continue reading →

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Almond time

Posted on June 29, 2021 by JJS

The French grown almonds are now in season. My usual supplier at the market had some this morning and I could purchase a couple of kilos. There is nothing more delicious than a fresh almond, especially with a thin slice … Continue reading →

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B for Beach

Posted on June 4, 2021 by JJS

Made it yesterday to Biquet Plage for the 1st time this year. Not the hot weather one would expect at this time of year. The wind however was the more or less usual strong Easterly Wind coming from the sea. … Continue reading →

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It should have been time

Posted on November 1, 2020 by JJS

Highly regulated fishing In order to preserve resources, sea urchin fishing has been subject to strict regulations for many years.It is only allowed for a certain period of time and must be carried out without an air bottle/diving equipment. The … Continue reading →

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