Figs

From the big fig tree in our backyard. Two jars of jam, one nice dessert and lots of eating out of hand later, the first batch is done. They were very nice with soft cheeses. The tree is laden with what will be a huge crop probably in a few more weeks. I hope they don't all land on the ground like the olives but, frankly, it would be hard to keep up. Only so much fig jam one needs....

The 100 Mile Diet Made Easy

June 13th 2011
Much is made of the 100 Mile Diet in North America. Frankly, it has always seemed to be more trouble than it is worth. Doing it right would preclude a lot of the things we have come to rely upon like bananas or olives. But here in France, you could probably say "thanks for the 100 miles, but I will give you 80 of those back to you as I won't be using them. Thirty kilometres is more than am ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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