Wednesday, 27 February 2008


Well it has been a good few days since my last post - I have a valid excuse as I am in the South West of France - enjoying a few days of warm sunshine - although rather sad at the lack of internet connection and am now struggling to use a French keyboard in an internet cafe - with the letters in the wrong places it is somewhat akin to trying to rub your head and pat your stomach at the same time. Tomorrow is a day I have been looking forward to as I am working with a local artisan baker and am really looking forward to learning some true French patisserie. Needless to say that since arriving we have consumed plenty of delicious wine, cheese and bread and I have managed to pursuade a few chefs to part with some recipes which I will gladly share when I am in possession of a proper keyboard. So think of me tomorrow trying to understand the French at the bakery - I am determined to learn the true art of baking baguette!
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10 comments:

  1. Celia Hart27 February 2008 at 14:52

    Hi Hannah - I'm looking forward to your French recipes. And also pleased to hear the weather is good down there as it's where we'll be at the weekend!

    Celia
    x

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  2. Anonymous27 February 2008 at 15:53

    Lucky you Hannah . Enjoy France one of my favorite countries . Susan xx

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  3. Joanna27 February 2008 at 17:08

    Looking forward to seeing what you're up to at the patisserie ... is that picture Carcassonne?

    Joanna

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  4. Vida27 February 2008 at 22:47

    Oh Hannah, how exciting!!! Thank you for sharing your experience and recipes with us!!! Vida x

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  5. Anonymous27 February 2008 at 23:53

    South West France huh? You lucky thing - it's my favourite part of the world.

    And learning the dark art of baguette baking as well? There's only one thing to say to that:

    Courage!

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  6. Anonymous28 February 2008 at 08:09

    Enjoy - We wait with baited breath for the end results to be blogged!
    Charlotte

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  7. Rita28 February 2008 at 08:50

    Wow... I am jealous! :) Enjoy every minute! Travel well!

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  8. aforkfulofspaghetti28 February 2008 at 11:25

    What a wonderful opportunity! Looking forward to reading more when you get the chance to post about it all...

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  9. Anonymous28 February 2008 at 21:59

    It must be in the blood!!The second family member to bake bread in France.Although that was in 1944.

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  10. Marie Rayner29 February 2008 at 07:35

    Wonderful Hannah! Looking forward to future goodies from you. We holidayed in the South of France several years ago, in March and had a lovely time. It was so warm and sunny. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I hope you have as lovely a time as we did! My favourite place was St Emilion . . . oh and Lourdes!!

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