Category Archives: Autumn

best carrot cake

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Life has been super crazy, hectic busy of late [in case the flagrant blog neglect hasn't already given me away]. But today is a snow day! And with no work or pre planned list of ‘to-dos’ I am currently snuggled … Continue reading →

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honey cardamom creme brulee

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

The sun was out in Lyon today, and the Christmas ferris wheel is up in the square looking majestic. I felt very happy with my french life as I sat enjoying the view from my wooden park bench, snuggled in … Continue reading →

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honey roasted pumpkin soup

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Autumn has well and truly settled in, here in Lyon. We have the crisp sunny days, the golden leaves, and pumpkin galore. So after a sunny Sunday’s morning spent enjoying the first two I decided to experiment with the third … Continue reading →

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fig galette and too much wine

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Thursday night in Lyon saw the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau and a variety of cork popping festivities ensued. The Beaujolais is a wine region just north of Lyon and each year they turn their end of season harvest in … Continue reading →

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aubergine parmigiana

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

When we were in Edinburgh during our European travels, aside from meeting Dolly the sheep and having to purchase winter jackets in August, we started a night out at an Italian restaurant called Nonna’s. A few hours and one too … Continue reading →

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chocolate and pear tart, fresh from a country kitchen

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

This weekend has been spent in the country! Well, almost. We were in walking and staring distance of orchards and farms. Not only this, but we had animal friends to hang out with, giving us an excuse to walk to … Continue reading →

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