We’ve had a couple of interesting days here in France. It’s been a bit rainy here so we’ve been staying around the house, getting out and about when it’s not raining. We’re still having lots of fun enjoying the different pace of life.
Now that Ted is here, and due to the rainier weather, we’ve stumbled [...]
Author Archive
May 7, 2010
1
Air-raid sirens and UK satellite tv
By Kate in France, Life
May 4, 2010
0
Sablet and Vineyards
By Kate in France, LifeThe other day UB, Scott, Matt and I decided to take a trip down memory lane and bike back to Sablet, to see what has changed, what has stayed the same and to re-unite ourselves with our old stomping grounds. I was great to be riding on these old roads, lots of good memories came [...]
April 30, 2010
0
Chocolate cake and macarons
By Kate in Food, FranceWe’ve been fairly busy here over the last week. We’ve been to many pastry shops and as a result of that, we’ve been doing lots of biking. The other night we bought a delicious chocolate and creme brulee mousse cake in celebration of Uncle Bob’s 70th birthday. It was enjoyed by all, and is something [...]
April 22, 2010
1
Biking, Pastries, UB and Scott
By Kate in Food, FranceSo, we are settling in here in France. We’ve rented a beautiful house in a small village called Saint Romain en Viennois. We are close to mountains, Mt. Ventoux and lots of vineyards.
Since we’ve arrived we’ve been busy. We started with the market on Tuesday were we picked up some great pastries and cheeses and [...]
April 20, 2010
2
Are we going or staying . . .
By Kate in FranceAs some of you may know, we have planned a trip to France! To take time off to relax, bike and do a bit of research. We have been planning this for quite some time now, and our departure date has arrived . . . well sort of. We ran into a few snags, [...]
February 14, 2010
0
Ideas . . .
By Kate in Food, LifeWhere do all you get your ideas?
Someone asked me this question the other day, and until now I haden’t really given it much thought. Now, before I start, I have to say that some pastries are a french pastry shop must -croissants, pain au chocolat, tarte au cirton, elcair, opera etc., but others are my [...]
January 26, 2010
1
An Art Show at Sablétine – Sunday, February 7th, 2-5pm
By Kate in ArtSupporting local artists and craftsmen is important to Sablétine and we’re happy to announce an upcoming show taking place in the pastry shop. The show is titled “3 F’s” and will feature some photography, some fashion, and some furniture. There will be a reception Sunday, February 7th, from 2-5pm with some light refreshments being served. [...]
January 20, 2010
0
Valentine’s Day
By Kate in FoodValentine’s day is fast approaching. We will have lots of heart shaped cookies and cakes, truffles, chocolates and chocolate covered strawberries to choose from. We are also featuring a special “cadeau d’amour” for you and your special someone. Pre-order and pick-up on Feburary 13th.
Le Cadeau d’Amour $24
4 unbaked croissants, 2 butter, 2 pain au [...]
January 17, 2010
1
Tartines!
By Kate in FoodI ate my first tartine a few years ago when I was in France. My brother discovered them at this great little boulangerie, Poilâne when we were in Paris, and I haven’t forgot them since then. An aside-for those of you who have never heard of Poilâne, it is a popular french boulangerie that people [...]