Category Archives: Day to day
A day in the life of Remmy ( the french farmer)
Today is almost a typical working day for Remmy.After days of bad weather and waiting the wheat harvest can now begin. A day in the life of a French farmer Remmy is a 49 year old French farmer, living with … Continue reading
A drink on the terrace of the cafe
Today the weather is good, sunshine and the village cafe is open, with tables and chairs on the terrace. It’s 18.00hrs and Pierre has just finished work. He decides to have some time off with a drink in the café. … Continue reading
France is a strange country?
France is a very strange country… the French are a real mixture of cultures who have been coming and going throughout the centuries. Full of cliches. In the north it rains, in the south it is hot. In the west … Continue reading
Whats in a French baguette ?
As in many countries and cultures, the French loaf of bread (“baguette“) is a daily requirement of the diet. Normally the only ingredients are flour, water, yeast and salt. Baked in the local “Boulangerie” and bought fresh every day. They … Continue reading