Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Remember those squash my husband bought from Robinson Farm’s produce stand last weekend? Some of them were still sitting in my fridge come Sunday afternoon. I mean, you can only eat squash and onions so many times, am I right? I hated to let the last of them go to waste – which seems increasingly common with the small bounty our garden is producing, mixed with my overly-enthusiastic Farmers’ Market purchases. But Sunday afternoon I was determined not to let the yellow squash go brown, so
By fayettevilleflyer.com
Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
The silvery-white Genepi plant (Artemisia eriantha) with its little yellow flowers grows in rocky areas of the high mountains, at around 2000-3000 m altitude. The genepi flower has been used since the Middle Ages as a medicinal plant, and retains that reputation today. And its the star ingredient in the famous Genepi liquour.
The genepi has been somewhat protected for many years: depending on the area. In the French Alpes, especially in theMercantour National Park, it has been permitted to pick &
By Russ Collins
Sunday, July 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Twenty research teams from across Europe are launching one of its largest pollution monitoring campaigns and are setting up sites in Île-de-France (a region containing the Paris metropolitan area) to investigate sources of particulate pollution in the urban environment. Their objective is to quantify and describe these sources using diverse methods such as ground-based observations at permanent sites or from mobile platforms. Research partners in the campaign include: LISA/IPSL (CNRS
By greencarcongress.com
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the names of six additional people who will hold staff positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These people will work in various agencies within the department.“Today I’m pleased to again announce staff who are dedicated to working with President Obama and me to strengthen communities throughout our country, improve the environment, and ensure our food supply remains safe, sustainable and nutritious,” said Vil
By brianallmerradionetwork.wordpress.com
Thursday, July 16th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
“Sous Les Tilleuls” offers a beautifully located base. The large suite available to rent on the 1st floor has a magnificent view on the colourful houses opposite and a gorgeous garden, featuring the famous lime trees of the name. Owner Marie-Christine Ducros prepares a perfectly laid breakfast table with plentiful patisserie and pretty local tableware as well as supplying tips of what to do in the city. She is a proud hostess (chambres d’hôtes are the rough equivalent of a British B&B – wi
By ivyparisnews.com
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I am delighted to host the 191st edition of Weekend Herb Blogging! There were so many delicious entries, and luscious pictures, that I was actually motivated to try another recipe so I’d have a prettier picture. There’s such a large range of dishes, from granita to an apricot masque. So whether you’re looking for a yummy dish, a cool drink or a way to tighten your pores, you’re set. Please do note, my gluten free friends, that some of the recipes just happen naturally and lusciously b
By gfgoodness.com
Monday, July 13th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
This really needs no explanation – an everyday tale of renting a house in Provence..
“Well, we are finally in your lovely home. We have had quite the adventure today. When we arrived in Avignon and picked up our leased vehicle, we were served by a very young woman who spoke no English. Fortunately, our daughter speaks French -however we were not given any details of the vehicle…only a set of keys and a curt look. As we attempted to familiarize ourselves with it we discovered that the fuel tank was on empty. Sadly, because we rarely use diesel fuel in Canada, my husband filled the tank with regular fuel. We made it about 200 meters when the engine quit. We pushed the vehicle back to the petrol station and spent 4 hours trying to get some help from Renault. Finally we were told that the vehicle would need to be towed and the tank to be drained etc.. and that that could not happen until Monday.
We were obviously distressed as Georgette was expecting us and also w
By cliffordrosen
Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
RANDY SMITH DTV General Manager tv@scaddistrict.com It’s the end of my first week in Lacoste and as I am writing this I am sitting on a terrace looking over this beautiful valley of southern France. This week was full of new and exciting events, special dinners and getting used to the idea that I will be taking classes here for the next 7 weeks. The first weekend here we went to Apt, which is the location of one of the largest outside markets in the area. Market vendors line the downtown
By scaddistrict.com
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
WHEN you’re brushing up your French, here’s one word to skip in Aix-en-Provence: vitesse. It means speed, and you won’t find much of it in the sun-drenched and easygoing hometown of Paul Cézanne and Émile Zola. Like a portrait of laid-back leisure, museumgoers and market shoppers amble through lanes where venerable fountains cast their lazy spray. Locals in soft white robes relax in the town’s celebrated spas, which are fed by natural hot springs first exploited by the Romans. And come dusk, eve
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