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A Change of Scene From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (256 days old)

I have just returned from a visit to England and stayed at my Mum's house in Hastings. Although we live in a lovely part of France I found it so refreshing to see the sea and generally get away from … more

My Birthday Cake From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (275 days old)

I turned 39 yesterday and we celebrated (for want of a better word!) by having some good friends round to dinner saturday night. Mark made me a lovely raspberry charlotte and I just wanted to show it… more

Recipe for Breton Chicken From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (290 days old)

There is not much left in my vegetable patch after the snow but I did find some leeks. Mark has developed a simple but delicious recipe for Breton Chicken that uses them. Serves 6 Chicken Mix… more

Il Fait Froid! From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (306 days old)

Just a few photos of the snow we've had which is still lingering on as it's soooooooooooo cold! Luckily we're nice and toasty inside the house... sadly my office is freezing so I won't be hanging a… more

The Chistmas Parsnip From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (327 days old)

Last Christmas my husband, Mark, decided to grow a giant parsnip for Christmas Day in a large concrete tube we found in the barn.... here are the results! Think you had better stick to cookin… more

A Beautiful Frosty Morning From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (335 days old)

Early this morning when I went out to feed the chickens I rushed back for my camera. I hope that I have done justice to the crisp frost and the stunning sky. With weather like this I really am star… more

Nearly There! From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (346 days old)

This is a very satisfying time for us because the house is almost done. We have just finished the kitchen by shelving out an arch we discovered in the wall. It was originally an old stone sink b… more

Sweet Pepper and Tomato Stew From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (349 days old)

The cold weather is just starting now so I thought I'd better pick the last of my Italian sweet peppers before the frost got them. I found a lovely colourful recipe in and old Good Housekeeping boo… more

Trials and Tribulations of a Beekeeper From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (357 days old)

We've been following all the horror stories about 1 in 3 bee colonies dying with disease and mites. We've been very lucky this year with our hives but last year we lost two colonies, one due to wax … more

An Autumn Walk with the Dogs From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (362 days old)

Yesterday I enjoyed a wonderful Autumnal walk with our dogs Oscar, the beagle and Jake, the bitzer (bits o' this and bits o' that!). As usual they were completely in their element with scents of … more

Introduction to our Life in France From NinainFrance ^Pro in Seasonal Living in France (366 days old)

Hi, my name is Nina and I live in France with my husband, Mark, two dogs - Oscar and Jake, two cats - Leema and Raoul, sixteen chickens (to numerous to name at present but no doubt you will meet the… more

The chicken wasn't the only thing that got roasted... From ejpartridge in In and Out of Love: Trying to find Mr. Right (393 days old)

Sunday was fun..and by fun, I mean mind numbingly boring... I, in my drunken stupor the other night, accidentally agreed to go to my mothers for dinner. This was probably the biggest mistake I've m… more

Movie, Wine & junk food... From ejpartridge in In and Out of Love: Trying to find Mr. Right (397 days old)

You know those kind of nights where you have a little bit too much to drink and you get a little silly with your friends? Well, last night was one of those... My four best friend came over for a mo… more

The Tesco Checkout From ejpartridge in In and Out of Love: Trying to find Mr. Right (398 days old)

I woke up this morning (or should I say, this afternoon) after an insanely long lie in. Only 1 day left of my week off from work, so I'm really trying to make it count! After I managed to roll out … more

The start of a beautiful relationship From ejpartridge in In and Out of Love: Trying to find Mr. Right (400 days old)

Dear blog, Today is my first entry. How exciting! But, a proper lady never forgets the niceties. Let me introduce myself. My name is Emily Jane Partridge and I'm 25. I live in Camden, London and work… more