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Book yourself some 'me time' this holiday
Here at Gites and Antiques HQ, we do our best to ensure everyone has a great holiday and that includes you! All too often the focus is on ...
Of Cakes and Kings
For many of us, today is the day the Christmas decs come down and the house looks a little forlorn. Bereft of sparkle and embellishments, ou...
Rochefort sur Mer
Driving back early on Sunday morning through Rochefort sur Mer , it struck me just how handsome this town is. On a crisp, clear, blue skie...
A neat way to store your kindling
A chilly Autumn evening provides the perfect excuse to get the first log fire lit. Keep your kindling tidy in this wirework panier.
A cheese straw is a wonderful thing...
But I probably shouldn't be eating them for breakfast! Nibble, crunch...
Borage the Wonder Herb
It's easy to see why the beautiful star shaped flowers of the borage plant are such a bee magnet. This old fashioned plant self seeded...
Pesto alla Genovese
For the last couple of years I have nurtured several basil plants so I can make at least a couple of jars of pesto in late summer. M...
Wacky Races
The Circuit Des Remparts in Angoulême is one of only 2 street races in Europe ( the other being Monaco) and every September...
On your bike
I have to admit that I'm not the most enthusiastic cyclist during the winter months but this current warm and sunny spell has had me pok...
Bordeaux Canelés
Bordeaux is not just famous for wine... The true origins of these little cakes is not known but as with many old recipes there are lo...
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