Today, February 2nd is a special day in France. Candlemas is the day the Virgin Mary was aloud to reenter the church after giving birth to the Son of God and present baby Jesus. In those times after delivery, a woman was thought to be unclean and had to wait 40 days to reenter the…
Today we showed them Africa – Antarctica, under the sea to the ocean’s floor, to the moon and the solar system beyond, on this fun filled day planned with kids in mind. Montpellier offers so much to do and see, and only an hour away from our new home, it proves to be a great…
Fall brings beautiful colours, cool evenings and crunching leaves under foot while strolling along the Canal du Midi. The canal boats are parked along her shores, most retired for the year, under guard of the plane trees. The feeling around these parts is calm. The bustle of summer is over, the tourists sparse and…
Our family went to our first French wedding. Stephanie and Peter wed on July 7, 2012 in Capestang. Their daughter is in Angelina’s class and coincidentally shares the same name. They were our first friends in Capestang, also moving here shortly before us and helped us out a great deal during our first few months…
A double bass guitar strums next to a trumpet player in the corner of a smoke filled café and a swank girl with a raspy voice belts out a jazzy tune. A typical French cabaret is where Audrey Hepburn in the movie Funny Face would dance with wild abandonment. She is so quirky and kooky in this…
Top Ten List – Activities for KIDS in France What do you mean the grandchildren are coming? What in the world are we going to do with them? There are a number of activities to do with your children while travelling the southern regions of France. #1 Accrobranche or Tree Climbing Adventures There are many…
In 1860 Abbot Giniès discovered the oppidum in Nissan-lez-Enserune, a village whose characteristics are of the Celtics during the Iron Ages in southern Gaul. The location on top of the giant hill offered natural protection for the villagers with its elevated settlement and a large surface area for the growing population. During the 6th…
HOW TO MAKE: Eggplant Parmesan What is eggplant parmesan? Originally from southern Italy, this dish has many versions around the world, including breaded veal and chicken substituted for the eggplant (aubergine). Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS: 3 eggplants (aubergine) peeled and sliced 2 eggs beaten 3 cups breadcrumbs 1 cup olive…
New Years Resolutions 2014- Strive for Perfection! ‘I pledge to take my fitness, gardening, writing, teaching, cooking, singing, volunteer work and photography to a whole new level.’ #1 Strive for Perfection What is perfection other than an unobtainable idea, yet we all strive for it. The idea if we work hard enough at something we…
Men are good at many things. Changing light bulbs, opening pickle jars and wine bottles, killing insects, filling the gas tank, washing the car, playing the tough parent role, buying and lifting the heavy items at the grocery store, unloading the car, grilling on the BBQ, fixing the engine and a clogged toilet and running…