Tag Archives: Gascony

Camont Rain

I haven’t dropped off the face of the continent. Really! This last week has been full of seeing Kate Hill’s beloved Kitchen at Camont change gears to prepare for Winter. The herb and vegetable garden are weeded and put to … Continue reading

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Drive-By-Pie in France

This post is dedicated to my friend Maggie Finefrock who taught me many years ago that we can change the world in many small ways. Today Kate Hill* became a full-fledged member in good standing of the “Drive By Pie” … Continue reading

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A “French” Apple Pie

I know, I know. It’s a little tongue in cheek, but I just couldn’t resist. Today I made my first apple pie in France. I used local apples purchased from the market in Nérac, lard from the Chopolard’s, and French … Continue reading

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Which Way to Fourcès?

I’m having a lovely time in France traipsing around the Gascon countryside, visiting incredible markets, eating delicious food that is imbued with the soil, sunlight and water of the hills, meeting wonderful people and learning so much. Driving here was … Continue reading

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Views of my Gascon Day

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Au Revoir: I’m Off to France!

After 32 years of child-rearing, 27 years of marriage (not all of them to the same man) and a lifetime of caring for pets and plants, tonight I am getting ready for a plane ride to France by myself! Am … Continue reading

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Pig, Pie & Eye!

For most of her life, my mom lived in Santa Barbara, arriving there when she was 4 years old. When she married, she travelled with my dad to the occasional work-related conventions that he attended. After his premature death in 1969 … Continue reading

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