Life in the Deep South of France

Mostly, but not entirely, about cooking, eating, drinking, markets, festivals, exploring and glorying in life in general in this lesser-known part of France (and in other parts of the planet).

Showing posts with label Noël. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Noël. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 6, 2009

A Last Look at Christmas

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And you thought Santa's only way into your home was via the chimney? Not in France. Although clues--no sack, no toys--suggests that mayb...
Thursday, December 18, 2008

Crimson Cherries and Fat Pigs

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Right now, the stalls at the daily market in the old section of Nice are loaded up with sweet treats for Christmas.  Glacé fruits glow as th...
Monday, December 15, 2008

A Day in Toulouse

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It's been a few weeks since I've been in the big city so today Kate and I took the train to Toulouse. First stop, a little retail th...
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Sunday, December 14, 2008

The Léran Choir Makes its Debut

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Four weeks of weekly rehearsal and the choir was ready for its first performance. Choirmaster Alan Simmons had done a stupendous job of maki...
Friday, December 5, 2008

Our first Noël in France.

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Three weeks to go and Christmas food is now starting to show up in the shops.  But not a plum pudding in sight. Instead, following a traditi...
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