Kulchur and Bouncing Harlequins
Kulchur – Canto the Third
I am a big Harry Potter fan, but in all the books and films, there is one thing which I am glad is only a magical fantasy (at present), the thought of a newspaper having animated
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New Bricks and Pantiles
French Property Business and Working in France
Archive for: January 2008January 31, 2008 January 30, 2008 A Rose by any other cheeseHere in the Languedoc a lot of vineyards have been replanted with Syrah – a grape which gives a strong element to many good wines – on its own it makes a spendid round red and a sweet and fine … Portable SoupMy aim is to build a strong and useful Internet community for everyone who travels and needs accommodation or who has accommodation and offers it to others. Ther are a lot of sites like Travelocity, Tripadvisor, LastMinute, Wayn etc – or … January 29, 2008 Two pints of Champagne and a Packet of Crisps PleaseMy birthday is next week, but as I am in the UK we “celebrated” at home today when I got back from Paris. At 63 I really do not expect or deserve any presents so getting stuff is tear jerking and … January 28, 2008 Three Keys to the DoorBack from Gay Paris (is it PC to say that now) and home to my family – I am in the UK from next week – all drinks and meals gratefully accepted – so we had my birthday … Creme et la CremeEach day I try to taste a different cheese and wine on www.FrUK.eu Today the wine and cheese was creamy- and above my usual budget. I was invited to celebrate a special event while I was in Paris and we had … January 26, 2008 Youre Never Alone With a CheeseA great discovery I made today is that you never need to feel homesick. I am alone in Paris for a few days, but for a couple of euro, I can pop into any supermarket and buy wine and cheese … Intellectual Melted GoatsIntellectual Melted Goats is not a phrase which springs to mind every day – but taking a slab of Goats cheese from Perigord, melting it over some rye bread in the microwave and washing this down with a robust crunchy … January 25, 2008 Oh to be in LanguedocAccording to government figures, the cost of living in France is about the same as the Uk and a bit higher than in the USA – but these are “average” figures, if you ask me about living in Languedoc, then … January 24, 2008 Saints AliveThe round grounding of a Pic Saint Loup and the meandering creaminess of St Felicien Cheese – both from our part of France – made a great supper. In our village mini-market I saw a Coteaux de Languedoc, Pic Saint Loup … |
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