Gary and Tim’s truffle hunt and curious term for “mutt” in French

Friends Gary and Tim (who have shared stories here before) are back to recount an unforgettable chasse aux truffes with Christophe (left) and  his dog Cacahuète (Peanut).  La truffe would have been the word of the day but it was recently featured as one of the Hardest Words to Pronounce. So enjoy this new term, taken from Tim and Gary's story: "PORTE et FENETRE"     … Continue reading Gary and Tim’s truffle hunt and curious term for “mutt” in French

Yogurt cake recipe

I went through my photos, trying to find a photo of the finished yogurt cake. This one, above, isn't typical–it's a marbled version (add chocolate powder to remaining cake batter after emptying part of it in the pan. Pour over the top and bake). Pictured: a roof tile from our home. You can see the handwriting which records when the tile was made, the 30th. … Continue reading Yogurt cake recipe