Bonne et Heureuse Année Capestang. Voici la recette de ma grand-mère pour la soupe <<Goulasch Hongrois Traditionnel.>> Nous commençons avec un ragout traditional de viande hongroise. Vous ajoutez ensuite du bouillon et des legumes comme pour preparer une soupe. Traditionnellement à la maison, j’utilise un mélange de porc et de veau,mais ici en France je préfère…
After a misunderstanding with our property manager as to when our next guests arrive at our Budapest rental apartment, we find ourselves at the Stáció Wellness Centre for one night and a dreamy half-day! Budapest Airport Hotel Stáció Wellness & Conference has an indoor pool, a steam room, and a sauna. It has complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Dining options at…
The weather forecast for these two up and coming weeks are rain with more rain with a chance of scattered showers. Monday – Wednesday Vancouver breaking news… Let’s start with something positive. Customer Service in Canada, I love it! They are so nice in every store, so polite and genuine. Hello they say, always smiling at…
This Middle Eastern dish is rice cooked in bouillon, can be made with a variety of meats, done in one pot, and if done right, it can not only be tasty, but quick! The subtle saffron next to the sweet raisins and tart crisp red peppers is…
This is my second attempt at making Beef Burgundy or Boeuf Bourguignon, the classic French dish made famous again by the 2009 movie Julie & Julia, bringing Julia Child’s cookbook back to the best selling list 50 years later. In my circle of friends and family, some have on their bucket list, the notion of taking…
All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them. -Walt Disney Keeping a balanced state of mind and mood could not be more important in this challenging world. Where do I get my inspiration and manage to stay positive when things do not go our way? Here is my…
HOW TO MAKE: German/Austrian Wiener Schnitzel Ingredients 6 Veal Cutlets Salt 1 cup all purpose Flour 2 beaten Eggs with a splash of Milk 1-2 cups fine Breadcrumbs 1 Lemon cut into wedges 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method: pound veal to a 1/8” thickness, salt each side and let stand. Get…
Ingredients: 1 kg sausage of choice cut into bite sized pieces (optional) or 1 jar or can beans of choice (white beans, butter beans or lentils) 2 diced onions 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed or grated 2 tsp fresh, grated ginger 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped off…
With move in day slowly approaching, we haven’t spent time exploring the south of France sites. Instead we explore wholesale stores looking for the necessities to set up our house. France has a legislated sale time, allotted for all merchants twice a year called ‘Solde’. January 11-February 18 and June/July for 5 weeks, not certain…
As of late, some of my new friends here in France have asked what kind of life we had back home. Our life was set up in a very traditional manner. I found this old article I wrote for an online magazine years ago, and decided to share with our readers. The Happy Housewife –…