…..Happy Easter everyone
Silent Sunday – April 17, 2022
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Sunday Tree – The Biggest Tree I’ve Ever Seen
….I know there are bigger trees in the world
This Lebanese pine is growing in the middle of the city in Tours, France. It sits on the grounds of the Musée des Beaux Arts. It is so large that some of the lower branches have to be held up with upright logs that have been secured to the ground.
Lens Artist Challenge – Bokeh
…..thanks to Lens Artist Challenge for the Bokeh challenge https://photographias.wordpress.com/2022/04/09/lens-artists-challenge-bokeh/
Bokeh means blurring and a photo with the main subject in focus and the background blurred is an example of Bokeh.
Today I practised this technique at the gardens of the Chateau Royal in Amboise.
New Flower (April 17, 2022) – Lilies for Easter
Easter Treats and Bunnies in the Loire Valley
….so pretty and too tempting
If you wondered if the French celebrated Easter it wouldn’t take long to find your answer. Pretty much every store displayed some kind of Easter decorations and all the patisseries prominently displayed the most beautiful Easter edibles.
Cooking in France
….One of Kevin’s must do experiences
With all the wonderful produce and selections of meat Kevin really wanted to cook an authentic French meal. The area in and around Tours is known for it’s pork so after some thoughtful research he decided to cook Medallions of pork in a port mushrooms sauce.
We took a trip to the market and bought the most expensive cut of pork behind the counter. Over at the vegetable stall we picked up mushrooms and green beans and from the wine store we purchased a port and local bottle of Envol wine.
Back in the apartment the challenge began and I mean challenge. We had a two burner cooktop a two smallish pans to prepare a dinner for five.
Suces sur!
New Flower (April 16, 2022) – Pink Tulip
The Food in France
…..we’re on a culinary adventure
Before venturing out on this trip I lost 12 pounds. I’ve been walking anywhere from 10 000 to 16 000 steps every day. Both these things are good because the food here is amazing. There are cafés everywhere and boulangeries and patisseries on every street.
Right below our apartment there are at least five outdoor restaurants and across the street there are five more.
The market is about a ten minute walk from our place and it takes us through a lovely treed boulevard.
We’ve quickly learned that a lot of shops and/or vendors here don’t open on Monday and Tuesday, especially smaller places. Larger main stream stores are open all the time. Here are just a few delights from the market.
New Flower (April 15, 2022) – Pink Magnolia Blossom
Doors of Paris
….thanks to be Dan for hosting Thursday Doors https://nofacilities.com/2022/04/14/entering-silk-city/
Paris is a city rich in history and interesting architecture. Not only are the doors on some of the iconic churches and museums interesting but everyday homes and businesses have beautiful and sometimes unusual entry ways.
Mama Cormier 