Tag Archives: Food

Red Pepper Soup

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Whenever I see red bell peppers on sale I buy two bags full along with a couple of pears, a few shallots and a bit of tarragon to make a double batch of my all-time favorite soup.  This gorgeous bright … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Soup

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

One of the first signs of spring in southern France is the abundance of asparagus and strawberries in the local markets. In mid-May we are still eating asparagus and looking for new ways to prepare it. After the great success … Continue reading →

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Easy Cauliflower Soup

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

There are some recipes that are so obvious and so simple to prepare you wonder why it isn’t already in your repertoire. I had just such a moment watching Télématin the other morning when they showed how to make a … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back in Time at Rick’s Cafe, Casablanca

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Written April 10, 2013 Yes Rick’s Café of Casablanca fame really does exist. Or rather it was created by an American woman, Kathy Kiger, who had been living in Morocco since 1998 and wanted to “do something that demonstrated true … Continue reading →

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Loop Drive from Chefchaouen to the Med, Morocco

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Written April 9, 2013 Wanting to get a taste of the Moroccan Mediterranean we did the loop drive suggested to us by our guide the day before. The drive starts in the same direction as the Talassemtane National Park, that is taking … Continue reading →

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Fes to Chefchaouen, Morocco

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Written April 7, 2013 Woke to a beautiful morning in Fes. Blue skies had returned to the area just in time for the 3.5 hour drive north. The green hills we encountered on the drive to Volubilis continue throughout the … Continue reading →

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Meknes to Fes, Morocco

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Written April 5, 2013 Rain, rain, rain and more rain. All day bands swept through the region, a good reason to not have an over-packed itinerary and one that allows a day off from sight-seeing. Even more fortuitous is that … Continue reading →

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Meknes Medina in Pictures, Morocco

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Written April 4, 2013 Wandering the souks of Meknes is a delight. Cleaner and more colorful than the narrow streets of Marrakesh (I haven’t been to Fez yet), its manageable size is a great training ground for its bigger cousins. … Continue reading →

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Marrakesh Day 2

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

Written March 26, 2013 If you have the time, Marrakesh is the kind of place to lay back and pace yourself. The main sights are not that big and generally don’t take much more than 30 minutes each to visit, … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Spring, Southern France

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

I interrupt the Nepal travel log for a brief update on life in France. Although this weekend has been unseasonably cold the Saturday market in Uzès was bustling. Vendors who we haven’t seen since last fall appeared and there was … Continue reading →

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