Oh My God! Coincidentally read a review in NY Times travel a week or so before I took my first trip to Paris, and there was a bit about the best falafels in all of Europe to be found at L'as du Falafel. Didn't really know what a falafel was, but discovered it was one of the most wonderful taste treats I had ever experienced. Do not try to be prim and proper when eating one...the "mess" is half the enjoyment! And much to my surprise, they actually had the review from the Times that I had read tacked up on their wall at L'as du Falafel.
le fournil rentals Hello ; My husband and I are wanting to rent a place in dordogne region and would like to get in touch with the owners of le fournil as we want to stay there. We cannot seem to find their email address. Wondering if you have it ? Thank you Rea Flamer
A tearful memmory Pleasant days: warmed with thoughts and friends. A memory, a spark of my life, alive again. Some things should not cange...and some things will. France I love.
Our email address has changed. Your trip was wonderful and we so enjoyed keeping up with it with your blog. We miss you here at your winter home at TR. Things are also slowing down here.
rude person At the Museum of Pre History, it would serve the rude woman at the ticket booth if you wrote a letter to the director. There is a bad apple in every bunch. We are enjoying your travels, keep them coming.
Looks good to me I am more like Tracy, afraid to try something too different and then I always want what Walt has ordered. Sandy you don't look like you have gained a single pound. Bob let Sandy take a picture of you. Are you sure you are on this trip. Continue to have a wonderful time guys.
Beatiful place This is a beautiful place. What a wonderful experience for you to live in a small village and get to know the people of the area. We are really enjoying your blog. Keep them coming.
Hey next year, if you don't want to house sit, we are available!
OK, not Florida.... OK, Bob, I accept that this could not by any stretch of the imagination be Florida (dessert table notwithstanding.) But I was surprised you didn't protest the food blog penalty that was imposed on the grounds this is more anthropological field observation of French rural culture than gastronomical.
"this could be a community meal in Florida" - oh no Bill! Not a chance. In Florida they would have been lining up an hour ahead of time, the meal would have lasted only 20 minutes and they wouldn't spend the 15 in the first place.
Community gathering I was surprised at how casually the people are dressed--if it weren't for the quality of the food and drink, this could be a community meal in Florida. Speaking of food and drink, I'm afraid there will have to be a penalty this time.
Bob, I can certainly understand your initial hesitation about attending, but this sounds delightful.
So does this: "Every time our glasses were partly emptied someone made sure they were filled."
Keep it coming, please; I'm enjoying your trip.
Great pictures I know your host family are glad you are house setting. I really enjoy your blog and you are having some great experiences. We miss you here in Florida. Bet
Survivors, for sure! The gite owners were lucky to have you on the scene. Glad you made it through theTempete of '09. Great blog*
*(Full marks on this one for no mention of food.)
The best black winter truffles were E800 a kilo or about $1000 US a kilo or $400 a lb - almost worth a trip over Steve and Mary! One the size of a golf ball might be 200 gm and about $100US. It would last a good while as you only use shavings.
Imported truffles! Thanks for including us...Black truffles are currently selling for $799 a pound at our Loudoun Wegmans. They were $399 several months ago! Enjoy your trip.
yummy food pictures I would love to try everything in your pictures, especially the Carre de Venea. I hear the truffles are very expensive. Give us an idea of the cost. Great pictures!
Amazing "... a buttered slice of French baguette, covered with slices of truffle ..." So simple, but sublime. Big sigh.
We share your feelings about the wines of Cahors. I wish we could get more of it here in Nova Scotia.
"Hardly can be considered food?" Bob, I completely fell for your earlier truffle explanation when you assured me they "hardly can be considered food." I was thinking this was some kind of medicinal herb, table decoration, or something you smoked--or else, in case of illness, steamed in boiling water, or applied with a poultice. Now you're regaling us with accounts of truffle appetizers, restaurant vs. street truffles, truffle recipes, etc. No more bunk: Truffles ARE clearly food. (But they do sound delectable....) If my mouth waters, it must be food.
Stephen Prye
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Oh My God!
Coincidentally read a review in NY Times travel a week or so before I took my first trip to Paris, and there was a bit about the best falafels in all of Europe to be found at L'as du Falafel. Didn't really know what a falafel was, but discovered it was one of the most wonderful taste treats I had ever experienced. Do not try to be prim and proper when eating one...the "mess" is half the enjoyment! And much to my surprise, they actually had the review from the Times that I had read tacked up on their wall at L'as du Falafel.