THAILAND-ENGLAND-FRANCE-SPAIN 2012

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HAVE FORK WILL TRAVEL...

Has it really been two years since our last trip to France? Kevin and I decided then that we needed to come back soon, so what better opportunity than to celebrate our 25^th Anniversary in the Loire Valley? Since I don’t drink I will be concentrating on the food, as usual...and, like an Olympian, I have been in training...so much so that I needed to go on a diet so that I could eat without guilt.. I have succeeded in my efforts and can actually fit into clothes that I couldn’t wear ten years ago.

But, here have some of the other things I have been doing in preparation...

1. I have actually made Pate Campagne, from scratch, and it was very good (see the picture...) It was a Rick Stein recipe and deceptively easy. It was given to me by a friend, and I had watched her make it, which boosted my confidence incredibly.

2. I went to a very good French restaurant in Auckland a couple of weeks ago. I had to try the Pate Campagne, and Wendy, who is coming with us to the Loire with her husband, Ed, thought it wasn’t as good as mine, though I thought it was excellent. I also had a lovely Chicken Provencal and Profiteroles for dessert. I don’t know WHY I can’t stop at two courses.

3. We also attended a Bastille Day pahtay which was great fun. I wore all my French clothes and Kevin went as M. LeClerc disquised as an onion seller, from ‘Allo, ‘Allo. A good time was had by all!

So, over the course of three months, we will be eating in Bangkok, England, France, and Spain. It will be a culinary delight, and I hope you get as much pleasure from reading the blog as I will from trying all the foods!

A Bientot!

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Photos

M & Mme Le Clerc
I should have gone as Michelle of "The Resistance".

My Pate
Looks almost real! Served with cornichons and beet chutney. YUMMMM....

Playfriends
Kevin and Ed at the French restaurant. It had an accordionist.

Profiteroles
The chocolate was TOO GOOD!!!!!

Comments

[Heather Stone]

So envious!!
Hi you two! I was wondering were you both were only yesterday and what you were up to. Looking forward to reading all about your travels & foodie experiences. Stay safe and have fun xx

[wendy ackman]

VONT LA FILLE!
I'm right there with you.....almost reached my diet goal so we can join you in pain au raisin and coffee - my soul cries out for breakfast!