Alfonz dreamed up a business, got the licensing together in a foreign language, bought the nine passenger Mercedes Van and created the business South Westy Tours back in 2012. When my friend Sherrin visited us from Canada, we were inspired to do a trial run of some highlights from the tour. Six of us got…
Our traditional French village, with little historical nooks and crannies, was the perfect setting to display different musicians, groups and solo artists; throughout the long weekend of our August festival. Friday August 1st Otis Redding Show was the first venue during the four day festival in Capestang in the Foyer gardens with our castle in…
INGREDIENTS: 3 large diced onions 2 crushed garlic cloves 5 large finely sliced carrots 2 diced celery sticks 1 sliced leek, the white part 1-2 chopped turnips 1 kilo dried, rinsed and cleaned lentils 2 liters vegetable stock or 3 vegetable stock cubes added to 8 cups water 2 tbsp. Provence herbs 1…
‘Tis the season once again, everyone is full of cheer, peace on earth good will to man, and shop until you drop at the Christmas fair. The Christmas lights are being hung with care, the pine trees placed along the roads and the storefronts are…
When my kids have play dates over at our house, the neighbourhood children know that there is a huge amount of uneaten Easter candy in a jar above the sink. Daniel and Angelina are only allowed a limited amount of sweets each…
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…
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…