Tag Archives: France

Which is better—the yoghurt or the pot?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by The Daily Cure

High on the list of things that banish depression is yoghurt pots. Every summer we splurge on La Fermière yoghurt just to bring home more terra cotta jars. There are a variety of colors depending on the flavor of the … Continue reading →

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Postcard #1: Irancy

Posted on September 1, 2010 by The Daily Cure

[Some of the best wine I’ve ever had the pleasure of drinking. And the town is heart-breakingly beautiful. Vineyards rising on all sides. This summer’s best taste: 2007 bottle of “Palotte.”]

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Hats ‘n’ bags

Posted on September 1, 2010 by The Daily Cure

It seems absurd to say, but just crossing the border from Italy to France, changes so many things. One emerges on the other side of the Mont Blanc tunnel and everything is different: the air, the language, the landscape, the … Continue reading →

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Ode to linen

Posted on August 31, 2010 by The Daily Cure

Oh linen. One of the items that’s frequently on sale at the aforementioned vide-greniers is antique linen. As the value of this is well known, and the lighter weights are difficult to find, the prices may be higher than the … Continue reading →

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One man’s junque

Posted on August 31, 2010 by The Daily Cure

Most weekends, after checking the “Loisirs” (pass-times) section of your local paper, you’ll find dotted around the countryside various vide-greniers. Vide-grenier literally means something akin to “empty your attic,” and that’s exactly what people do—pulling out everything from unwanted heirloom … Continue reading →

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The importance of blue

Posted on August 28, 2010 by The Daily Cure

As summer draws to a close, I try hard to photograph with my mind’s eye all the textures and colors that I love so much here in Burgundy. It doesn’t take long to realize that the sheer uniformity of palette, … Continue reading →

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