“Ramblings of a retiree in France”
Tag: France
Beautiful Rarities to See in Paris France
Beneath the opera house, Palais Garnier, there sits a water tank, and some folks say that once a man lived there who had no face. “The Phantom of the Opera” was based on this place. The inspiration for Gaston Leroux’s Phantom of the Opera.
Water Tank beneath Palais Garnier
“The Phantom of the Opera”
The Floating Hotel on the Seine
Belvedere of the Dordogne Jardin Extraordinaire: Marqueyssac.
6 kilometers of paths in a maze of 150,000 box-wood
Plants are carefully trimmed by hand!
Sinking House of Montmartre
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Strawberry Fiesta Messy Delicious Food To Bring A Smile To Your Face
My strawberries are thriving. They love the weather in my neck of the woods and they rip fast, so I have tons of them every day. It’s so much fun! This year I fertilized them naturally with leaves from my banana trees and other sustainable methods I have; maybe that’s why they are so happy.
ONE OF MY STRAWBERRY PLANTS 😍
I have so many that now I have to figure out a way to feed the family with them so no strawberry goes to waste. Well, my hens eat them when for some reason they go bad. Usually, I eat them fresh right off the plant, in shakes, I make refreshing drinks, jam, popsicles, shortcakes, and even salads.
I PICKED ABOUT A GALLON OF STRAWBERRIES TODAY! 💪
NOW IT’S TIME TO EAT! 👍
GRAHAM CRACKERS AND STRAWBERRY PARFAIT
HOW ABOUT THIS DELICIOUS SALAD? YUMMY! 👌
…OR SOME STRAWBERRY CREPES MAYBE? 🍓
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Exotic French Food Dish of Today Guilt-Free to Enjoy!
French Food Recipe: BLINIS
Cooking and eating don’t have to be common and boring. It is nice to savor each bite, to satisfy the palate with each bite.
Enjoy the following recipe:
THESE ARE THE QUAIL EGGS
Chive Blini with Creme Fraiche, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon
Delicious and exotic!
Bite-size blini are topped with a dollop of rich creme fraiche, diminutive quail eggs, and brilliant trout roe.
Ingredients Make 4 dozen
Meat 24 Quail eggs
Seafood 2 oz Trout or salmon roe … Salmon fillet if you prefer
Produce 6 Scallions 3 bunches of Tarragon, fresh
Condiments 2 tsp Dijon mustard
Baking and Spices 1 Salt, Coarse
Oil and Vinegar 1/4 cup Canola or vegetable oil
Bread and Baked Goods Dairy
DR. MARTHA CASTRO, MD
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Traveling Is A Passion For The Soul
“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.”
HOTEL Villa Honegg in Switzerland
Hôtel Baumanière les Baux de Provence, France
HOTEL Amangiri Resort in Utah, USA
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Beautiful Breathtaking Sunset At Eiffel Tower Paris France
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Just Because… I Love Flowers And Balconies Which One Is Your Favorite?
Mindblowing Balconies In The South Of France
Beautiful Balconies In A Mexican Town
New Orleans Condos Blooming Balconies in French Quarter
A Breathtaking Flowery Balcony in Spain
Growing Tomatoes And Flowers In A Balcony In Germany
A Well Deserved Balcony Resting Place
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Gratitude Message to My Followers from all over the World
I want to say THANK YOU to all my readers, followers and contacts from all over the world: Brazil, North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) Germany, Spain, England, Russia, Italy, Middle East, all Europe and all Latin America for following my site, for liking my Pinterest photos, for sharing your knowledge and business in Linkedin, for reading my tweets.
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Beautiful Flowers in French Balconies and 2 Amazing Quotes!
FRENCH BALCONY FLOWERS
If you travel to France, make sure you observe the beautiful splendorous flowers.
RUE DES FRANCS BOURGEOIS
It is really important for you to have one place in your home for relaxing and entertainment. A balcony garden may be the nice place you wanted. Think how cozy it is to relax at your balcony garden.
If you have a balcony or a deck off your main living area you could try somethings out and recreate a little French balcony in your neck of the woods. Here is some inspiration for you…
Featuring some soothingly inspirational (and floral!) balconies
“Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same.” — Helen Keller
“Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
JOIN MY NATURE/FLOWERS OF THE WORLD PINTEREST BOARD!
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Travel Europe a Passion for the Soul – Part #1
TRAVEL
“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.”
CASTLE HOTEL IN YORKSHIRE NORTH E. ENGLAND
HOTEL IN NICE
‘You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.’ – J.R.R. Tolkien
HOTEL Villa Honegg in Switzerland
Hotel Baumanière les Baux de Provence, France
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Dra. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD 