Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

New Flower (April 18, 2022) – White Tulips

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Mama Cormier

Sunday Tree – The Biggest Tree I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….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.

New Flower (April 17, 2022) – Lilies for Easter

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Mama Cormier

Easter Treats and Bunnies in the Loire Valley

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….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

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….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

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Mama Cormier

The Food in France

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…..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.