Ham hoc Pot au Feu

Posted by petra08 on May 24, 2014 · 2 Comments 

I always get excited when spring arrives with sunshine, warmer weather and lots of fresh and light vegetables. Every time I go past the veg mongers I get tempted by something! We went to see some friends in Hampton Hill and I took the opportunity to go and see Robson’s Butcher, they are the best! … Continue reading →

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Indulgent seafood dinner and fun at Harry’s Bar

Posted by petra08 on April 4, 2012 · 2 Comments 

The last of the trio of blogs about Paris. It is a city to live life and what better than to go for an indulgent seafood dinner! We decided to stop by Harrys Bar on 5 Rue Daunou on the way. The drinks are a little pricey but oh my they are strong! The evening … Continue reading →

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Sunday lunch Pot au Feu

Posted by petra08 on January 29, 2012 · 2 Comments 

It was a very cold and grey January Sunday, the promised Siberian winds seem to have arrived and it finally feels a bit like winter. A little bit like a contradiction is that today I saw the first crocus of the year when out walking with friends. Yesterday I went to the butchers, http://www.robsonsbutchers.com to … Continue reading →

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