Category Archives: Mushrooms

 Bamberg – A World Heritage Site in Germany

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

My Australian friend Jane first told me about Bamberg a couple of years ago but although it’s still in Bavaria, it’s a lot further north than the Danube. However, my iPhone says that the shortest route from Melk to Blois … Continue reading →

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Why I love the market even when it’s cold or rainy #1

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

We go to the fresh produce market in Blois every Saturday in Place Louis XII no matter what the weather. You never know what you’ll find! We arrive any time between 10 am and 11 am and park in the … Continue reading →

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The Truffle Fair

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’re up at the crack of dawn (well, for a Saturday anyway) to join Susan and Simon from Days on the Claise at our first truffle fair in Touraine, a couple of hours away. Not chocolate truffles, but the mythical … Continue reading →

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Thank Goodness for Friends and Neighbours

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

The weather is revolting. When it’s not raining, it’s grey and overcast and I can’t remember the last time we saw any sun.  The adjustment to retirement is proving far more difficult than anyone imagined so I am truly grateful … Continue reading →

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Weekly Blogger Round-Up – Wild Mushrooms – Fest Noz in Brittany – Napolitan Novels

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

This Week’s Blogger Round-Up starts with a logical follow-up to Monday’s post on Forbidden Mushrooms. Susan from Days on the Claise talks about what mushrooms are safe and explains how to pick them. Next on the list is a description … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Mushrooms

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

The last few times we’ve been mushroom picking, we haven’t had much luck because of the unusually mild autumn. The last time we were in Blois State forest we came across a group of forest workers and one of them … Continue reading →

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Cycling to the Rendez-vous du Chocolat at Château de Villesavin

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

We can’t believe that it’s mid-October and the temperature is going to be 25°C in the afternoon! Absolutely unheard-of. We can’t wait to get out on our bikes. It’s also the 9th Rendez-vous du Chocolat at Château de Villesavin so … Continue reading →

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Wild Mushroom and Onion Quiche

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

I am a sporadic cook at best these days. When my children were at home, I used to cook a lot more but most of the time, I serve up the same old dishes that are easy and quick to … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Mushroom Picking with 4 safety tips

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

I’ve already written extensively about my love of mushroom picking here on this blog but following a recent comment on Facebook by Judy McMahon, I wrote a guest post for MyFrenchLife on how to pick mushrooms safely.  How to pick mushrooms safely … Continue reading →

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Friday’s French: confondre is confusing!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Confusing is a word we use quite a bit in English to mean that something is unclear and difficult to understand. e.g. “The information he gave me is confusing.” If I confuse John and Paul, it means that I wrongly … Continue reading →

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